Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What is the statutory basis of housing associations; and if they (a) admit members of the public to all board or committee meetings and (b) hold open meetings for the public; and whether in each case this is under a statutory requirement.

Answer: Dr. Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the statutory basis of housing associations; and if they (a) admit members of the public to all board or committee meetings and (b) hold open meetings for the public; and whether in each case this is under a statutory requirement. [21768] Mr. Clappison: Registered social landlords are independent non-profit making bodies, of which two-thirds are charities. There is no statutory requirement to admit members of the public to board or committee meetings, nor is there a statutory requirement to hold open meetings for the public.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21768; 292 c926-7W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Disclosure of information Housing associations Public meetings Meetings