Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Kris Hopkins and David Lammy
Mr David Lammy (Tottenham) (Lab)
9. If he will review the operation of the new homes bonus.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Kris Hopkins)
The new homes bonus is already being evaluated, and a report will be published in the spring of 2014.
Mr Lammy
Will the Minister say something about why the scheme that his Prime Minister set up has been such a disaster? Just 1,427 homes have been built under this scheme, although we need 800,000 homes in London, because there is a huge demand problem. The average London deposit now costs our young people £100,000.
Kris Hopkins
I am sorry, but the right hon. Gentleman clearly does not understand the scheme. It has delivered some £1.3 billion to local authorities, including about £5.5 million for his own authority.