A minister has said he is “absolutely” confident that the Government will meet its pledge of 1.5 million homes this Parliament, as ministers have promised £350 million more for affordable housing.
Officials have said that up to 2,800 extra homes will be built with an extra £300 million for the affordable homes programme committed on Wednesday, half of which will be social rent.
Mr Norris said the Government wanted houses built “quickly” through the announced £350 million funding but said there is no “one timeline” for delivery.
Building safety minister Alex Norris said ministers “could not have put… in clearer bigger writing” their plans to build more homes.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has said that ministers “can’t afford not to” meet their overall 1.5 million target.
