Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced plans to consult on a new way for tenants and members of the public to scrutinise how housing associations are run. The Government will consult with housing associations later this year on whether to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act (FoI) to include housing associations, many of which receive substantial public investment. Housing associations provide the affordable housing that millions of people across the country rely on, and Mr Shapps believes bringing housing associations under the FoI could make it easier for tenants and the public to find out more about how their landlords work, and what their taxes pay for. Mr Shapps called on housing associations to follow the Government's lead and open up to more public scrutiny to help them drive efficiency and provide a better service to tenants. Read more on the CLG website.
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