We must introduce flexibility in such a way that the market can respond while continuing to deliver social and affordable housing. This needs to be achieved in a way that does not impact on planning applications for residential development and could help to deliver social and affordable housing in addition to the full demand for private housing. The Bill endeavours to set out a mechanism to increase the supply of houses in all categories. We now must examine this legislation and decide whether it will achieve this objective in real terms. Does the Bill maximise and fast-track the development of local authority land banks for housing? Does it encourage local authorities to bring forward lands where joint ventures with the private sector could be used?