Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 February 2001. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 February 2001 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, What plans the Government has to increase the supply of council housing in London. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Prime Minister what plans the Government have to increase the supply of council housing in London. [148807] The Prime Minister: We are almost doubling the budget for development of new social housing in London over the next three years with total planned expenditure of £1 billion. We are also helping key workers to purchase homes in London and other high house price areas through our new Starter Homes Initiative.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 363 c171W;363 c172W; 148807
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Construction Council housing Greater London Government assistance Public sector Staff Prices Social rented housing Starter home initiative
Contains statistics: Yes
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