Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 15 June 2026.
Siân Berry
Green Spokesperson (Justice), Green Spokesperson (Transport), Green Spokesperson (Work and Pensions), Green Spokesperson (Democratic Standards), Green Spokesperson (Home), Green Party Chief Whip
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will provide funding to local authorities to acquire council homes.
Matthew Pennycook
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Funding is already available through our Social and Affordable Homes Programme for local authorities to acquire market homes for use as social and affordable housing.
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