HC Deb 22 July 1997 vol 298 c487W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he is having with London borough councils in respect of new proposals to build houses; and if he will make a statement. [9097]

Mr Raynsford

The Government's capital receipts Initiative will make additional resources available to local authorities to help meet housing need. In some London boroughs this might entail support for the building of new houses in partnership with registered social landlords. The Government are currently consulting on its proposals and we look forward to receiving local authorities comments.