Monday 16 February 2009

TORIES WILL CONDEMN FAMILIES TO CRAMP AND DRAFTY HOUSING - TEATHER


Commenting on the Conservatives’ empty homes plans, which would lower social housing standards, Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister, Sarah Teather said: "This shows just how out of touch the Tories are."

"They have no idea of what it’s like for a family living in a social home. Lowering the standards in this way will condemn families to living in cramped or drafty homes for 15 or 20 years as they wait to be re-housed.

"To make a real difference to empty housing, we need to reduce VAT on renovation and rebuilding work to make bringing these homes back in to use much cheaper."

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