HC Deb 19 June 1998 vol 314 cc329-30W
Ms Oona King

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the effect on housing provision for low-income single people of the Government's policy to end the predict and provide approach to housing provision. [45959]

Mr. Raynsford

When the new system is in place, we will expect the Regional Planning Conferences (RPCs) to report each year on a number of indicators, which are likely to include local housing needs. We will consult later this year on what the indicators should cover. If the RPC reports were to show serious shortfalls or other impacts, we would expect provision to be increased in the next revision of Regional Planning guidance, although an earlier review of Regional Planning Guidance could be undertaken if that were necessary.