§ Ms BuckTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received concerning good-quality housing in the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal; and if he will make a statement. [130244]
§ Ms ArmstrongThe Social Exclusion Unit has just completed an extensive 12 week consultation on the framework document on the National Strategy for564W Neighbourhood Renewal. The consultation included over 70 events around the country and to date over 600 written responses have been received. Housing quality was raised at a number of the events. The written response is currently being analysed and it is too early to assess how many concern good quality housing. The results from the consultation will be reflected in the final strategy document to be issued later this year.