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Minister of State for Housing and Planning (United Kingdom)

The Minister of State for Housing and Planning is a mid-level position in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in the British government. The position has been held by Matthew Pennycook since 6 July 2024.

History
The office was known as Minister for Planning and Local Government in the Labour government, 1974–1979. The office was known as Minister for Housing and Construction in the Heath ministry. Between 1994 and 1997, the Minister of State for Construction, Planning and Energy Efficiency was a role in the Department of the Environment, and was held by West Hertfordshire MP Robert Jones. == Responsibilities ==
Responsibilities
The minister has the following responsibilities: • Housing policy • Home ownership • Housing strategy • Housing delivery • Homes England Stewardship • Affordable Housing Programme • Design and Building Better • Planning reform • Commons Minister on Building Safety • Winter preparedness (Transition and Covid, including Deputy at XO and Covid-O) • Project Speed • Ox-Cam • Homebuying and selling • Voluntary Right to Buy • Private Rented Sector • Planning casework == List of ministers ==
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