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

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the National Planning Policy Framework in addressing the housing needs of disabled people.

Planning authorities are required to plan for a mix of housing to cater for the needs of different groups in their communities, including people with disabilities. The Government has an ongoing dialogue with a range of stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of the Framework.