Oral Answers to Questions

Gary Streeter Excerpts

Tuesday 6th November 2012 Commons Chamber

[Danny Alexander]

I am answering the question, which relates to the proceeds of the auction. We are using other policies, rather than the proceeds of the auction, to support this objective.

[Mr Gary Streeter (South West Devon) (Con)]

Rather than spending money we do not yet have, would it not be better for the Department to continue to work with the Department for Communities and Local Government and others in unlocking major housing schemes which have become stuck in recent years, such as the proposed new town of Sherford in my constituency? Is that not a better way of building affordable homes and boosting the economy?

[Mr Speaker]

Order. The hon. Gentleman is a very experienced Member. The question is about using the revenue from the auction —

[Mr Streeter]

I am talking about affordable housing.

[Mr Speaker]

Order. That is the term of—[Interruption.] Order. No assistance is required from the hon. Gentleman. He will accept my ruling and he can like it or lump it.