9. Debate: The General Principles of the Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:48 pm on 13 February 2018.

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Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative 5:48, 13 February 2018

I am likely to be making some amendments, basically reflecting what both committees have said, and I'm a member also of CLAC, but in no way will we—well, on this side of the house—put ourselves in a position where we're not able to make the necessary adjustments. Because any restriction on the borrowing capacity of housing associations would deliver a real blow to the targets we currently have for increasing affordable housing. So, we will work very constructively to ensure this Bill is a success, and I urge everyone to accept it at this stage as a principle we should support. Thank you.