Friday 28 August 2015

CLG Committee Extends Deadline for Evidence

A high-profile committee of MPs investigating the financial viability of housing associations will be flexible over its deadline for evidence, after complaints over timing and “complex” terms of reference. A number of housing associations were unable to meet the CLG Committee deadline of 28 August, prompting Clive Betts, the committee’s chair, to confirm late submissions will be accepted. The inquiry was launched by Labour MP Mr Betts on 29 July to examine the impact of government policies including the Right to Buy, reduced social rents and welfare reform. The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) said it was not making a submission after a call to more than 100 of its housing association members yielded interest from just one respondent. Read more on Inside Housing.

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