HC Deb 15 December 2003 vol 415 cc751-2W
Mr. Coleman:

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will list the local authorities which have sought to set up Arms Length Management Organisations in 2003–04. [143944]

Keith Hill:

The local authorities that have or are due to set up Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMOs) in 2003–04 to improve the condition and management of their housing stock are those for which was announced conditional funding on 28 July. These are: Barnet, Camden, Easington, Gateshead, Harrow, High Peak, Islington, Newcastle, Poole, Sheffield, Solihull, South Lakeland and Warrington. Bids from local authorities seeking to set up ALMOs in 2004–05 are due by 31 December 2003.