HC Deb 06 January 2004 vol 416 c346W
Mr. Hoban

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the priorities of each of the regional housing boards in England. [145967]

Keith Hill

The Regional Housing Boards were asked to identify each region's priorities in line with their Regional Housing Strategies. These were drawn up by those organizations represented on the Board, in full consultation with key regional stakeholders. The priorities reflect not only regionally identified issues, but also national policies. The office of the Deputy Prime Minister has allocated nearly £5 billion for next year and the year after to address the priorities set out in the Regional Housing Strategies.