HC Deb 09 April 2003 vol 403 c256W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what his policy is on balancing urban infill against new settlements. [107150]

Mr. McNulty

"Sustainable Communities: Building for the Future" underlines the Government's determination to tackle housing shortages in a way that ensures communities are sustainable. Planning Policy Guidance note 3, 'Housing', sets out the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's policy that local planning authorities should consider redevelopment of previously developed land for housing before greenfield sites, and states that urban extensions are likely to be more sustainable than new settlements.

Mr. Bercow

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his target for new social housing in urban areas. [107151]

Mr. McNulty

The Government have not set a target for new social housing in urban areas.