Sajid Javid MP to be questioned on Housing White Paper and business rates

The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP is to be questioned about the Housing White Paper and business rates by the Communities and Local Government Committee on Wednesday 19 April 2017 at 2.45pm.

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government will be asked about the Government’s Housing White Paper, published in February,what it means for the Green Belt, small and medium size builders, and workforce and skills.

Mr Javid will also face questions about the progress of the Government’s proposals for local authorities to retain 100 per cent of business rates as well as the recent revaluation.

The Committee has been conducting an inquiry into capacity in the homebuilding industry and is due to publish a report in the coming months.

The CLG Committee has also been scrutinising the Government over business rates and published an interim report last year on issues relating to 100 per cent retention. The impact of business rates on councils is also likely to be an area of future work for the Committee.

Witnesses schedule: Wednesday 19 April 2017, Westminster

Time 2.45pm:

• ·         The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government