§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on his Department's support for smaller district housing authorities, with specific reference to the selling up of arm's-length companies. [8531]
§ Ms KeebleIt is open to any authority, large or small, to seek a share of the additional resources announced in the Spending Review 2000 for authorities which establish arm's length housing management and demonstrate high standards. We have published detailed guidance which is available on the Department's website, and my officials will be happy to supplement this as necessary.