(2) how much recycled capital grant was spent by registered social landlords to fund investment in refurbishment of existing stock in (a) 2005-06 and (b) 2006-07.
[holding answer 23 April 2007]: The following table shows the number of homes provided for rent and sale through recycled capital grant funding without additional social housing grant in 2005-06. Figures for 2006-07 are not yet available.
2005-06 Social Rent 349 Low Cost Home Ownership 487 Source: Housing Corporation.
Registered social landlords spent a total of £50.5 million of their recycled capital grant fund on re-improvements and major repairs of existing stock in 2005-06. Figures for 2006-07 are not yet available.