HC Deb 09 May 2001 vol 368 c203W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if it is his policy to seek to encourage private developers who have purchased former hospital sites and land to provide low-cost housing in developments that they may undertake. [160272]

Mr. Denham

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions is responsible for setting the national policy guidance in respect of the provision of low-cost housing. Local authorities include policies in their development plans that reflect this guidance. It is for them to ensure that their policies are adhered to when considering proposals for redevelopment of former hospitals