Proceeding contribution from Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 5 May 2011. It occurred during Backbench debate on Social Housing in London.

Social Housing in London

I recognise that the Government are giving housing associations the flexibility to charge up to 80% of the market rent. How does the hon. Lady respond to the point, made by my hon. Friend the Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn), that for many people that is a poverty trap that keeps them out of employment? Many of them—especially those in constituencies such as mine—will not be able to afford 80% of the market rent.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 527 c803-4
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Council housing Finance Greater London Housing stock Private rented housing Social rented housing Rents Security of tenure Housing trusts
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Social Housing in London

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