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Sarah Smith
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Matthew Pennycook
What I will do for the right hon. Gentleman is go away and review whether further guidance for the Planning Inspectorate in this particular area would be helpful.
Sarah Smith (Hyndburn) (Lab)
Hyndburn has incredibly high levels of houses in multiple occupation. That is driving up rents, taking family homes off the market and increasing the number of vulnerable people moving to our community. How are the Government acting to enable councils such as Hyndburn borough council to reduce HMOs in their areas?
Matthew Pennycook
My hon. Friend may have heard my answer to a previous question in which I set out how we have strengthened the national planning policy framework in this area. I am more than happy to discuss with her particular policy areas where her council may think more powers are required.