§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he last met representatives of organisations representing housing co-operatives to discuss funding and strategy; what is his policy regarding the development of housing co-operatives; what criteria he applies when determining financial assistance to housing co-operatives; what plans he has to encourage the development of housing co-operatives; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tim SmithThere is no housing co-operative movement in Northern Ireland. As there is no demand for housing co-operatives, there are no plans at present to encourage their development.