§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans the Government have to(a) require and (b) request councils to sell off council housing. [111114]
§ Mr. MullinWe have no plans to force local authorities to sell off their council housing. Housing transfers to registered social landlords will remain voluntary and require the approval of tenants before they can take place. However, we are keen for local authorities to pursue transfer where it is clearly part of their housing strategy and will improve the living conditions of tenants and the service which they receive.