“…ld, as they will know that they are building more than they are losing, and therefore the 1.3 million people on waiting lists will not increase but decrease over time. I must turn to the amendments and new clauses tabled by the hon. Member for Orpington.”
Record by topic
- NHS waiting lists22nd of 54332.5
- Public health & prevention75th of 70018.0
- Learning disability & autism308th of 90512.0
- Adult social care & reform71st of 3979.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- Elderly care & frailty32nd of 2496.0
- Health inequalities83rd of 2996.0
- Heart disease & stroke178th of 4073.0
Also active on nhs waiting lists
What they’ve said
“…That can be the case even when their income may be somewhat higher than that of others on the waiting list. Income should be considered alongside a household’s wider housing needs and circumstances, but we do not believe that this duty is necessary, or that it would be an appropriate use of resources for the Government…”
Social Housing Bill (Second sitting) · 2026-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…That can be the case even where their income may be somewhat higher than others on the waiting list. Social housing is targeted at those who need it most, but some tenants’ incomes may rise over time.”
Social Housing Bill (Second sitting) · 2026-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…More than 1.3 million households are on the social housing waiting list, and almost 180,000 children are living homeless in temporary accommodation. The right-to-buy scheme has also reduced the motivation and confidence of councils to build, since new homes can be sold before the council can recover its investment.”
Social Housing Bill (First sitting) · 2026-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Yet, as we all know, far too many families in need across the country are languishing on social housing waiting lists, struggling in the private rented sector or in expensive temporary accommodation as a result, and driving up rents and the housing benefit bill in the process.”
Social Housing Bill [Lords] · 2026-09-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Such spaces are vital community assets that provide significant benefits, not only for physical and mental health but to mitigate growing challenges, such as the urban heat island effect.”
National Planning Policy Framework: Proposed Health Inequality Duty · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
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