HC Deb 13 February 2002 vol 380 cc388-9W
Mr. Kidney

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what additional funding he intends to provide to support the building of affordable housing on brownfield sites(a) in England and (b) in rural areas. [35057]

Ms Keeble

We are increasing investment in affordable housing in England through the Housing Corporation to over £1.2 billion by 2003–04, almost double the level in 2000–01. The Corporation has a target to deliver 65 per cent. of this housing in regeneration areas.

Any additional funding to support the building of affordable housing in England will be considered as part of the Spending Review 2002.