Clause 28
Greater London Authority Bill
3:15 pm
Michael Gove (Shadow Minister (Housing), Communities and Local Government; Surrey Heath, Conservative)
I support Wandsworth for being hugely successful and exceeding Government targets for housing completions by reaching 168 per cent. of the figure it was asked to achieve. Having visited some of Wandsworth’s social housing, in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency, I can say how satisfied the tenants were with the quality of service that they received. I am sure he is aware that social housing in Wandsworth is in many, although not all, respects run by the council. It would be interesting for Labour Members to consider that some of the most effective housing still in council hands is in the hands of Conservative councils. Once again, that underlines the point that we are trying to make with our amendments, which is that boroughs that successfully deliver on housing should be given a better chance to do so.