To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what the timetable is for introducing the housing and planning delivery grant; and what the criteria are for determining the level of funding to individual local authorities. (145129)

Following last year's consultation on the Government's proposals, the introduction of and criteria for the housing and planning delivery grant are currently under consideration as part of the wider comprehensive spending review (CSR). The timing of any announcement will be subject to the CSR.