Social Housing

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Roberts of Llandudno

Wednesday 27th April 2016 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

I will write to the noble Lord with that detail.

[Lord Roberts of Llandudno (LD)]

My Lords, what is the average wage in rural areas—I am thinking of the agricultural community—and what is the average rent or price of a house in those areas?

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

Again, my Lords, I hope the House will forgive me but these are very specific questions and I will certainly write to the noble Lord.

Housing: Co-operative Housing

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Roberts of Llandudno

Monday 25th April 2016 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

The noble Lord makes a good point about Sweden and I have no doubt that officials are aware of the Swedish idea. If they are not, I shall certainly remind them. We are looking at the further promotions we can make on the co-operative side but, as he will know, we are focusing on all kinds of different tenures, including taking note of the 86% of people who aspire to buy their own homes.

[Lord Roberts of Llandudno (LD)]

My Lords, I am intrigued by the reference to a pilot in Wales. Could the Minister tell us more about it and where it is?

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

I do not know quite where it is but it is certainly in Wales. I shall write to the noble Lord giving him precise details of that exercise.