§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action his Department is taking to encourage the building of low-cost rented accommodation in the public or private sectors.
§ Sir George YoungThe Government's public expenditure plans allow for over £3 billion of public investment in housing in 1985–86. Ministers have encouraged local authorities to concentrate their resources on those in special need. The Housing Corporation's programme for 1985–86 includes £550 million for expenditure on providing fair rent and hostel accommodation. The Government are considering whether further steps, in addition to those in the Housing Act 1980, should be taken to encourage private landlords to meet the demand for homes to rent.