Housing regulator for approved bodies
Deputy Fitzpatrick asks when a housing Bill will establish a regulator for approved housing bodies. The Minister says it is hoped the Bill will be published in the next session and it is on the Government priority list.
Regulation is a key rule of approved housing bodies, of which there are 520, with over 26,000 units. They are private, non-profit and relieve housing needs. Regulation provides assurances for tenants, and both Governments and potential investors-----
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It also demonstrates that the Government is delivering on its key priorities and policies.
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When can we expect a housing Bill to provide a regulatory framework for approved housing bodies by establishing a housing regulator for approved housing bodies which include every housing association-----
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It is hoped that will be published in the next session. It is on the Government priority list.