Written question asked by Dari Taylor (Labour) on Thursday, 3 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 February 2005. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what steps he is taking to increase investment in modernising publicly-owned homes. - Including figures. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Ms Dari Taylor: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what steps he is taking to increase investment in modernising publicly owned homes. [214878] Keith Hill: Since 1997, investment in existing council homes has been significantly increased. By 2004 councils were spending 13 per cent. more in real terms than 1997. In addition £6 billion has so far been made available to set up Arms Length Management Organisations and Private Finance Initiatives. £5.3 billion has been levered in from the private sector through stock transfer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 430 c1571W; 214878
Session: 2004-05
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Council housing Investment Housing improvement Modernisation Repairs and maintenance
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk