Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to his Answer of 17th September (129309), if he will give his reasons as to why Approved Development Programme funding is not available for local authorities.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister pursuant to his answer of 17 September (129309), if he will give his reasons as to why Approved Development Programme funding is not available for local authorities. [131617] Keith Hill: The Approved Development Programme is the main source of public subsidy supporting the development of social and keyworker housing by registered social landlords (RSLs). Resources for the Programme are limited and not all RSLs are successful in obtaining a share. Local authorities have an enhanced strategic housing role and they have access to revenue and capital resources separate from the Approved Development Programme to address local housing needs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 131617; 411 c156W;411 c176-7W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Council housing Finance Local government Social rented housing Social housing grant Approved development programme
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk