Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Lord Hanson of Flint and Lord Wharton of Yarm
James Wharton
I do not wish to pre-empt the conclusion of the discussions that are underway. As I said, the Under-Secretary of State for Scotland met Dundee City Council on 16 May. He is meeting the leaders of Scottish cities again on 8 June. I hope the deal can be concluded quickly, with agreement, as it will benefit not only all those who live there, but the UK economy as whole.
Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
5. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of planned reductions in social rents and housing benefit support on supported housing.