Written question asked by Colin Breed (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2000. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 February 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to facilitate the building of more homes in villages of fewer than 3,000 people, through the Housing Corporation's Approved Development Programme. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Breed: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to facilitate the building of more homes in villages of fewer than 3,000 people, through the Housing Corporation's Approved Development Programme. [110787] Mr. Mullin: I have asked the Housing Corporation to continue to ensure in the year 2000-01 that 3.4 per cent. of new approvals through the Approved Development Programme are in settlements with a population of 3,000 people or fewer. This will generate 750 new homes. The number of new homes produced through the Approved Development Programme in subsequent years will depend on the outcome of this year's Spending Review.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 110787; 344 c920-1W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Construction Housing Housing associations Rural areas Approved development programme
Contains statistics: Yes