HC Deb 13 June 2003 vol 406 c1160W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will bring forward legislative proposals in this Session of Parliament to amend the permissible powers of registered social landlords to allow them to develop supported housing schemes for use in intermediate care. [117848]

Mr. McNulty

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister intends to consult on a proposal to allow registered social landlords (RSLs) to develop supported housing schemes for use in Intermediate Care, which may lead to an amendment of the permissible purposes of RSLs.

Bob Spink

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many registered social landlords there are in England. [118457]

Mr. McNulty

According to the Housing Corporation there were 2,038 registered social landlords with a registered address in England as on 9 June 2003.