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

To ask His Majesty's Government how they account for the projected fall in net additions to the housing stock to just 215,000 in 2026–27.

I understand that the noble Baroness is referring to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) November 2025 forecast of net additions to the housing stock. The OBR is independent from government, and their forecast is not directly comparable to the government's target to deliver 1.5 million safe and decent homes this parliament.

We expect housing supply to ramp up over the parliament as our ambitious reforms, including those contained in the revised National Planning Policy Framework, take effect.