Written question asked by Gerry Steinberg (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 March 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: To what extent grants from the Housing Corporation are based on the rent calculations provided by the housing associations; and if he will list the (a) bids from and (b) grants to housing associations in the Northern Region. - Inc ref to "Guide to the Allocations Process".

Answer: Mr. Steinberg: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment to what extent grants from the Housing Corporation are based on the rent calculations provided by the housing associations; and if he will list the (a) bids from and (b) grants to housing associations in the northern region.[22221] Mr. Clappison: In considering bids for the allocation of approved development programme resources in 1996-97 the Housing Corporation took into account prospective rents alongside other relevant factors in assessing value for money. The process is explained in the Housing Corporation's "Guide to the Allocations Process" published last year. The Housing Corporation will shortly be publishing details of 1996-97 allocations for each of its regions, including the northern region. I have asked that a copy be sent to the hon. Member. The Housing Corporation does not publish information about individual bids which are not successful, but its regional offices are always prepared to discuss them with the applicant.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 274 c534W; 22221
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Housing Finance Housing associations Housing Corporation Public sector North of England