§ 80. Mr. AmosTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what further proposals he has for enabling local authorities in rural areas to make provision for local housing need.
§ Mr. HowardI refer my hon. Friend to the announcement made by my right hon. Friend on 3 February at column 433. A further announcement, about increased Housing Corporation funding for housing associations, was made by my noble Friend the Minister for Housing in another place on 7 February. Together, they will significantly increase low-cost housing provision for local need in rural areas.