What recent assessment he has made of the effects of changes in the level of central Government funding for local authorities on the adequacy of services provided by those authorities.

What steps his Department is taking to reduce the time taken to build new homes.

What plans he has to use the future high streets fund to transform town centres.

What steps his Department is taking to reduce levels of homelessness among Scottish people in London.

What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for adult social services.

What steps he is taking to help ensure that public services in Newcastle are adequately funded.

What steps his Department is taking to deliver planning reform for high streets.

What steps his Department is taking to reduce homelessness.

What steps his Department is taking to support building on brownfield sites.

What assessment he has made of the financial sustainability of local authorities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.