To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many housing associations there are in (a) Essex and (b) Romford. (147374)

There are 314 registered social landlords (RSLs) operating in Essex and 22 operating in Romford. Information is only available for RSLs. There may be other housing associations operating in these areas that are not registered with the Housing Corporation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many housing associations there are in (a) Essex and (b) Romford. (147963)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 10 July 2007, Official Report, [147374].