Proceeding contribution from Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) 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 do not doubt your universal powers, Mr. Deputy Speaker, but I probably agree with you on that point. I was just getting into my stride on the historical perspective. The reason why the housing revenue account had to be reviewed during the period of Conservative government was because of gross misuse of capital financing by irresponsible Labour councils. They all but bankrupted a large number of local authorities in London and outside. That is why the housing revenue account had to be looked at, although I realise it must be painful—
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 474 c492
- 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
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