Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that hospitals are able to access Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy contributions from developers.

Contributions from developers play an important role in delivering the infrastructure that new homes require. Local authorities can use funds secured through the Community Infrastructure Levy and section 106 planning obligations to fund hospitals and other health and social care facilities where appropriate. They will need to balance this against other funding priorities, including affordable housing. We will continue to work closely with local authorities and the sector to understand any issues around the use of developer contributions in the current context.