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In conclusion, the Government look to local authorities actively to facilitate the delivery of the housing needed in their communities in the form of well-designed, higher density residential developments. They are consulting on improvements to the policy framework, and copies are available in both Libraries of the House. Additionally, at a future date, my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister will set out how the Government will take forward the commitment in the Budget report to
improve the performance of planning authorities that are not delivering an adequate supply of new housing—including incentives, support, and engagement—followed, where necessary, by intervention".