Mr. David Kelly:

There was additional leasing approved last year as part of the response following the end of the eviction ban in 2022.

The figures for 2023 will be published before the end of the first quarter. On the general point, it has been Government policy to deliver social homes through new-build schemes rather than through leasing but leasing continues to be an important source of housing. There will be 1,000 units this year for long-term leasing. There is also provision for 200 short-term leases, which are sometimes called RAS-type leases. They allow local authorities some flexibility, particularly with getting smaller units.