Just a few days into their new jobs, two Government Ministers will be attending the Chartered Institute of Housing's (CIH) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Harrogate tomorrow.

Minister for Housing, John Healey MP, will be joined by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Ian Austin MP.

Mr Healey will be giving a keynote address on Tuesday 16 June 2009. Mr Austin will help lead a debate around housing and young people on Thursday 18 June 2009 2.


CIH Chief Executive, Sarah Webb, said: "I have already had the pleasure of meeting the new ministerial team led by John Denham and been impressed by how quickly they have formed a strong team. They are focused on changing lives and communities for the better and they recognise that CIH, and the many other housing organisations and agencies attending our conference next week, are crucial to making this happen.

"We greatly appreciate the commitment of both Ministers to take the time out of their busy schedules to talk to housing professionals next week."

(CD/JM)