Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of potential reform of the property taxation system and the ability of any reform to make housing more affordable.

The Government does not comment on speculation about tax changes. The Government keeps all tax policy under review and tax decisions will be made at the Budget, in the usual way.

As well as the Government’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million new homes, we are providing the biggest boost to social and affordable housing investment in a generation, through confirming £39 billion for a successor to the Social and Affordable Homes Programme over 10 years from 2026-36.