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Proceeding contribution from John Hemming (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 31 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Housing and Regeneration Bill.


Housing and Regeneration Bill

I share the hon. Gentleman's concern about the ludicrous way in which one-sided arguments are made in large-scale voluntary transfers. In new clause 1(2)(h), he proposes a limit on the amount of money that is spent. In Birmingham, which, admittedly, is the largest public sector landlord, a sum of £12 million was spent about five years ago to try to bamboozle tenants into a stock transfer. Would that be covered by his provision? What is a reasonable limit?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
474 c460 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Audit Accountancy Companies Construction Council housing Housing Finance Domestic abuse Landlord and tenant Local government Ownership Low incomes Sustainable development Victims Social rented housing Repairs and maintenance Tenancy agreements Tenants' rights Subsidies Regeneration Possession rights Homes and Communities Agency Tenant Services Authority
Legislation
Housing and Regeneration Bill 2007-08
Housing Act 1985
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
Housing Act 1988
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Link
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