To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what obligations local authorities will have in relation to housing capital receipts under changes to the Housing Revenue Account system proposed by his Department. (284237)

[holding answer 3 July 2009]: The Minister for Housing announced in the House on 30 June 2009, Official Report, column 7WS that he intended to publish a consultation document before the summer recess. This document will set out proposals to end the pooling of all housing capital receipts.