§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what weekly rental levels he proposes for the rented housing elements of each of the successful New Housing Partnership bids. [44042]
§ Mr. DewarIt is for each New Housing Partnership landlord to determine appropriate, affordable rental levels for the rented housing element of successful New Housing Partnership bids. I would expect these levels to be in line with existing rental levels for comparable types of housing in the local area.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what weekly rental levels he proposes for the rented housing elements of the New Housing Partnership bid from Glasgow City Council. [44043]
§ Mr. DewarThe rental levels of the rented housing elements of the New Housing Partnership bids in Glasgow are a matter for each New Housing Partnership landlord to determine. However, I would expect these to be in line with rents for comparable types of housing in the city.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information in a systematic form is held in respect of each of the New Housing Partnership in relation to(a) rental levels for all the rented housing elements of the New Housing Partnership bids, (b) tenancy agreements for all the rented housing elements of the New Housing Partnership bids and (c) allocation priorities of non-local authority housing providers for the rented housing elements of the New Housing Partnership bids; and if he will make such information available. [44045]
§ Mr. DewarMatters relating to rental levels, tenancy agreements and allocation arrangements will be settled locally as New Housing Partnerships are developed. The Scottish Office will be commissioning research to assess the impact of partnership projects, and this will include information on the characteristics of each project. The results of the research will be published.
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