§ Rev. William McCreaasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many housing associations are officially recognised by the Government;
(2) whether any housing association has been refused recognition by the Government.
§ Mr. Chris PattenForty-four housing associations are registered with the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland, which has not refused to register any housing association already registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969.