§ Mr. FraserTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the payment of management fees to housing associations by local authorities following the decision of the district auditor in relation to the payment of such fees by Hammersmith and Fulham council.
§ Mr. YeoI understand the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is considering the legal implications of certain payments made to housing associations as management fees. My Department is in touch with the borough on this issue.