May we have a debate to define "affordable" or "social" housing? In answer to my hon. He has been asked specifically about council house building, so can we have some answers from the Government on whether they will renege on the commitment to build council housing?
Sir George Young MP:
Those in housing need do not mind whether it is the council or a registered social landlord who provides their home. What they want is a home, and it is a fact that, for a given amount of money, one can build more homes if the money goes through registered social landlords than if it goes to the local authority. So, I would not go along with the member in endorsing the idea that such housing has to be council housing. What is needed is affordable, social housing, whoever provides it.
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