Housing: Rented Homes — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:29 am on 12 March 2009.

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Photo of Baroness Hamwee Baroness Hamwee Spokesperson for Communities and Local Government 11:29, 12 March 2009

My Lords, I know that the Minister will agree that it is important to support the construction industry not just for the present but for the long term, so that skills are not lost when we reach an upturn. What support are the Government giving to smaller housing associations which are struggling because lending is not available to them?