Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government give evidence

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• Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee 

The session will examine the performance of MHCLG in the financial year 2017-18 and touch on range of issues within the Department's remit. This Committee will examine the response to the Grenfell tragedy, including the rehousing of people affected, and measures to reform building regulations and improve fire safety.

The Committee will also investigate the adequacy of the local government financial settlement in enabling local authorities to meet the challenges they face. They will also look at the effectiveness of policies on Help to Buy, Right to Buy and social housing in providing high quality, affordable housing.

Witnesses

Monday 21 January, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

From 4pm:

• Melanie Dawes CB, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Jeremy Pocklington, Director General, Housing
• Dr Jo Farrar, Director General, Local Government and Public Services
  

Further information

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