Housing Reform

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the House of Commons at 4:29 pm on 21 November 2011.

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Photo of Grant Shapps Grant Shapps The Minister for Housing 4:29, 21 November 2011

That is right. More than 40% of local authorities report that the new homes bonus is making it easier to propose and introduce new housing in their local areas, which is very important. Last year, nearly £200 million of new homes bonus was paid out, and this year we expect to pay out more than £400 million. Incidentally, there will be a boost of another £19 million for the affordable social housing that has been included in the scheme. That approach is very important indeed.