§ Vera BairdTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assistance he will give to areas with significant housing regeneration needs which are not Pathfinder areas. [100658]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is investing billions of pounds in housing over the next three years. Local authorities through their housing strategies can use these resources, alongside1006W those of their partners, to tackle the housing problems they face. Authorities now have the chance to make a real long lasting difference for their communities.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is aware that Redcar is an area with significant difficulties in terms of low demand housing. This was recognised in the draft regional housing strategy prepared by the North East Housing Forum and it is likely to be priority for the new regional housing board.