§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of the private finance that would be available for public sector housing if local housing authorities were to transfer their housing to public corporations. [30552]
§ Mr. RaynsfordNo such estimate has been made. We shall be looking at the implications of housing corporations as part of our comprehensive review of housing policy.
§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what advice his Department has issued to local housing authorities regarding the formation of local housing companies. [30553]
§ Mr. RaynsfordMy Department has not issued any guidance specifically on local housing companies (LHCs). Guidance on the formation of LHCs is contained in the Housing Corporation's booklet:Guidance for applicants seeking to become registered social landlords: general applicants. A separate version is available for applicants undertaking a stock transfer. My Department has also assisted the Chartered Institute of Housing in preparing their good practice guide on LHCs.