Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 13 March 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, how small local schemes will be funded following the creation of the single housing pot, with particular reference to schemes outside the areas earmarked for housing expansion or housing market renewals.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how small local schemes will be funded following the creation of the single housing pot, with particular reference to schemes outside the areas earmarked for housing expansion or housing market renewals. [101831] Mr. McNulty: Local housing authorities and housing associations will continue to invest in improving existing stock or increasing the supply of affordable housing in accordance with priorities identified in local housing strategies. Under the new single regional housing pot the resources provided by central Government to support this housing investment will increasingly be directed to areas or types of expenditure identified as priorities in regional housing strategies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101831; 401 c422W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Construction Council housing Housing Finance Investment Social rented housing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk