HC Deb 05 June 1996 vol 278 cc490-1W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he will take to increase the number of affordable homes for rent; and if he will make a statement. [31004]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

Some £85.390 million is being made available during the current year to housing associations enabling the provision of at least 3,500 additional homes, some 80 per cent. of which will be for rent.