§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total number of houses acquired by housing associations using the sums allocated in the autumn statement from(a) unsold houses from builders, (b) unsold houses from owner/occupiers and (c) repossessions.
§ Mr BaldryOf the 12,611 properties purchased by 12 March 6,891 were bought from builders or developers, 4,824 were private treaty sales, and 559 were repossessed properties purchased from lenders.
§ Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total number of house bought by housing associations using the sums allocated for this purpose in the autumn statement(a) nationally and (b) in Greater Manchester.
§ Mr. BaldryOf the 12,611 properties purchased in England by 12 March, 691 were in Greater Manchester.