§ John CryerTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what funds the London borough of Newham claimed from Her Majesty's Government for expenditure on out-of-borough housing in each of the past five years. [135585]
§ Keith HillResources for local authority housing during this period were provided through the Housing Investment Programme and Housing Revenue Account subsidy. It is for authorities to use their resources as they see fit. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister does not collect information on the amount that may have been spent on particular dwellings.