Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 24
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Paragraph: 133
If the Government’s intention is that the Right to Buy should both give people an...
Recommendation
If the Government’s intention is that the Right to Buy should both give people an opportunity to own their homes, but also to provide resources which will then be reinvested into social housing to ensure one-to-one replacements, then consideration must be given to local authorities who are unable to deliver sufficient replacements 56 Building more social housing because of constraints on land availability. We recommend that the Government has discussions with the Local Government Association about ways in which they could ensure Right to Buy does not lead to a reduction in social housing.
Paragraph Reference:
133
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government is committed to increasing the supply of all types of homes, including social housing. We recognise the essential contribution from local authorities in the provision of new homes; and we are keen to work with them and bodies like the Local Government Association to help authorities provide the homes required to meet the need for more affordable housing. We welcome the opportunity to continue to explore with the Local Government Association how best this can be achieved.