Government Commits to Protecting Security of Tenure

Heidi Alexander MP: What plans do the Government have to consult tenants groups on the future of secure tenancies in social rented housing?
Andrew Stunell MP: The Government are absolutely committed to protecting the security of tenure and rights of those currently living in social housing. With a record five million people on social housing waiting lists it is right that we should look at ways of improving the system for new tenancies, and consider how best to help the most vulnerable in our society. How we make best use of our social housing should be a matter for open debate and discussion, and we welcome the views of tenant groups as part of this. On 4 August, we announced our plans for a National Affordable Home Swap Scheme, which will allow social tenants to move-such as for family or employment reasons-without losing their footing on the social housing ladder, so increasing the tenure rights and opportunities of those in social housing.