§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what weight he attaches to the length of council housing transfer lists when allocating resources for housing to the London borough of Waltham Forest.
§ Mr. TraceyResources are allocated to local authorities following consideration of all relevant factors including the information in authorities' HIP submissions. Generally, we would not attach much weight to waiting or transfer lists, as local authority practice in compiling such lists varies widely.