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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour). It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Council House Building

Question
What rules apply to local authorities in the first and second rounds of the council house building programme.
Answer

All local housing authorities in England are eligible to bid for the programme. Last month, I announced grants for 49 successful councils that, in this financial year, will start the biggest council house building programme in this country for nearly two decades.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
498 c149-50 
295527 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Construction Council housing
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk