§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what targets his Department has set for(a) rented, (b) affordable and (c) part rent-part buy housing in council districts. [158127]
§ Keith HillNo such targets have been set centrally. Local authorities are however required under section 87 of the Local Government Act 2003 to draw up housing strategies for their area and should include targets for affordable housing and other housing needs based on up to date survey information.