Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 November 1996. It was answered by David Curry (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What policies exist for maximising investment in local authority housing. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what policies exist for maximising investment in local authority housing. [3135] Mr. Curry: In 1996-97 under the housing investment programme £1.2 billion was allocated to local authorities in a competitive process which directed resources to those authorities best able to make use of them. This competitive system encourages local authorities to consider all available mechanisms for the provision of social housing in their area and increase the contribution made by private finance.

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