§ 15. Ms Oona KingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what measures he is taking to increase the supply of affordable housing in London. [55541]
§ Ms KeebleIncreasing the supply of affordable housing is a key priority of the Government, and the problem in London is of particular concern.
The Government has recently announced that the Housing Corporation's Approved Development Programme (ADP) allocation for London will be £545 million. This includes an additional £95 million which will fund an extra 1,363 units. London will also receive £146 million of the Starter Home Initiative funding, which will help 4,600 of London's key workers.