§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review the policy of large-scale voluntary transfer of council housing stocks. [31468]
§ Mr. RaynsfordVoluntary transfer of council housing stocks is one of the options a local authority may consider in developing its housing strategy. We are, however,330W engaged in a comprehensive review of all housing programmes, which may lead to changes in the policy context and alter the way we handle transfers.