Topical Questions

Part of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities – in the House of Commons at on 22 April 2024.

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Photo of Michael Gove Michael Gove Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Minister for Intergovernmental Relations

I know how important it is to deliver affordable homes in the Lake district, in the hon. Gentleman’s Constituency. We will take a close look at the examples he cites, to ensure that we are not killing the geese that lay the golden eggs.

constituency

In a general election, each Constituency chooses an MP to represent them. MPs have a responsibility to represnt the views of the Constituency in the House of Commons. There are 650 Constituencies, and thus 650 MPs. A citizen of a Constituency is known as a Constituent