§ 12. Hugh BayleyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what additional help will be given to cities and towns in the north of England which have an acute shortage of affordable housing. [81549]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has allocated £193 million of the Housing Corporation's approved development programme for 119W 2003–04 to the northern regions. This represents an increase of 24 per cent. on the current year for the provision of affordable housing.