Housing Associations: Right to Buy Debate

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Housing Associations: Right to Buy

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Tuesday 9th June 2015

(9 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My Lords, when affordable houses are sold, the discount to date is then refunded back to the housing association by the Government. As for replacing affordable with affordable, that capital receipt allows a new similar home to be built.

Lord Richard Portrait Lord Richard (Lab)
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My Lords, the Minister said that the Government are already consulting housing associations on this policy. Has she found any housing association that approves of it?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My Lords, I have said that the Minister in the other place, Brandon Lewis, is engaging with the sector. I have not had any personal engagement with the sector, but I am very happy to report back.

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