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Queen's Speech 2007 - Building better homes and empowering communities
Queen's Speech 2007 - Building better homes and empowering communities
Published: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:12:35
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and Housing Minister Yvette Cooper on 6 November 2007 welcomed the publication of the Government's Queen's Speech, with legislation to help build the homes future generations need and create places where people want to live and work.
The Housing and Regeneration Bill and the Planning Bill will help make possible the 240,000 new homes a year from 2016 announced by the Prime Minister. To read more visit the Communities website.