Housing Waiting Lists

Part of Opposition Day — [5th Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 1:06 pm on 11 February 2009.

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Photo of John Hemming John Hemming Liberal Democrat, Birmingham, Yardley 1:06, 11 February 2009

Birmingham is relatively unusual in that it has retained council housing and 22 council houses were built last year. However, the council would like to build a lot more. What the Minister is saying implies that council housing is a second-best option to registered social landlords. Perhaps it should be seen as a positive option, particularly in the light of the credit crunch.