Written question asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Thursday, 18 October 2007.

Key Workers

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they intend to extend the definition of a key worker to include categories defined as key workers in local areas.

Answer: The aim of the key worker living programme is to help alleviate the recruitment and retention problems that are being experienced in our front-line public sector services of health, education and community safety, in areas where there is evidence that these problems are linked to the high cost of housing. However, in recognition of the fact that regional recruitment and retention problems in the public sector are different, since April 2006, regional assemblies (formerly regional housing boards) have been able to recommend other priority groups for assistance through the Government's low-cost home-ownership scheme. This is alongside key workers, social tenants and those in priority need on the housing register.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5554; 695 c66-7WA
Session: 2006-07
Subjects: Housing Public sector Home ownership incentive schemes Key worker living scheme
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk