HC Deb 24 March 2004 vol 419 c907W
Dr. Iddon

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister pursuant to his answer of 18 March 2004,Official Report, columns 447–48W, on council housing, whether the local authorities listed in the table chose the large scale voluntary transfer option; and if he will list the local authorities who chose the (a) Arms Length Management Organisation and (b) private finance initiative option whose tenants rejected these options. [163683]

Keith Hill

Five local authorities that had unsuccessful transfer ballots later had successful transfer ballots and have transferred their housing stock to a registered social landlord. These local authorities are:

  • Torbay
  • Mendip
  • Mid Bedfordshire
  • Maidstone
  • Cherwell

Camden is the only local authority that recommended an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) to its tenants and secured a place on the ALMO programme, which subsequently had its recommendation rejected by tenants.

Camden is also the only local authority where tenants have rejected a Private Finance Initiative Bid.

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