Written question asked by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2008. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2008 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Social Rented Housing

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether she has plans to replace the MoveUK scheme with different arrangements.

Answer: The Government recognise the importance of promoting mobility within the social housing sector. In July we re-launched two of the former moveUK schemes, the Seaside and Country Homes and LAWN, and these are on target to deliver 500 to 600 mobility (home moves) per year.We have also announced additional funding of £3.8 million to support sub-regional choice based lettings schemes to widen the scope for mobility.We are also considering how best to support and facilitate other wider national mobility options.

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