Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

Debate between Siobhain McDonagh and Mark Tami

Thursday 9th July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mark Tami (Alyn and Deeside) (Lab)]

Is my hon. Friend as worried as I am about the amount of ex-local authority housing bought by buy-to-let landlords that, unlike properties that remain in council ownership, is in a very bad state of repair?

[Siobhain McDonagh]

I totally agree, but may I make it clear that I am a big supporter of the right to buy? I believe it has liberated a lot people, but it is the opportunity for all, or all who can, that I want to save today.

Correcting the flaws in the tax system would stop the housing market being distorted to disadvantage first-time buyers.