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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Bill Wiggin (Conservative), on Tuesday, 17 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 59 members in total.

HOUSING

That this House is deeply concerned at the decline in the affordability of housing, particularly so in respect of first-time buyers; and notes with concern the increase in house prices all over the UK, and particularly in Wales, where seven out of the top 10 highest average house price rises were situated.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

HOUSING (26A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Martyn Jones (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 19 May 2005. It has been signed by 4 members in total.
leave out from `buyers' to end and add `and therefore welcomes the Government's commitment as outlined in the Labour Party's manifesto to initiate a new Homebuy Scheme that will offer up to 300,000 council and housing association tenants the opportunity to buy part of their home and the option to increase their equity over time if they so wish; notes the commitment to introduce a First Time Buyers Initiative to help over 15,000 first-time buyers who cannot own or part-own a home without assistance; further notes the planned use of surplus public land to build new homes, enabling the buyer to take out a mortgage for the building only; notes in addition the commitment to strengthen existing home ownership schemes, such as the Key Worker Living Scheme and Shared Ownership; and applauds the re-statement of Labour's belief that providing an increased supply of quality social housing is central to creating mixed and sustainable communities.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
26 
26A1 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Tim Loughton
Derek Conway
Lord Randall of Uxbridge
James Gray
Subjects
Housing Low incomes Prices Wales
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk