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Written questions by Farnsworth.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Linsey Farnsworth this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (16)Department of Health and Social Care (4)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (4)Treasury (3)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2)Department for Work and Pensions (1)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (1)Ministry of Justice (1)

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10 Nov 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to improve the rights of property buyers in the context of consultations on home buying and selling reform and the provision of material information in property listings.

Reply

Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, property listings must already not omit information that the average consumer needs to make an informed transactional decision. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the proposals set out in the home buying and selling consultations published on 6 October 2025. They can be found on gov.uk here and here.

10 Oct 2025·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
Asked

Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to prevent developers seeking to (a) reduce and (b) remove obligations under agreements entered into under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 on viability grounds; and whether he plans to reform the viability assessment process.

Reply

The government is committed to strengthening the system of developer contributions to ensure new developments provide necessary affordable homes and infrastructure.As part of this commitment, we are reviewing the planning practice guidance PPG on viability.Further details will be set out in due course.

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