The borough council said the policy was putting further pressure on its social housing stock because many residents could not pay market rents.

BBC: Block of flats

RSLs currently own a third of the social housing stock and will take over more as councils such as Birmingham's, England's largest municipal landlord, prepare to transfer another 93, 000 dwellings this autumn.

ECONOMIST: Housing

In the Lords (from 11am), questions cover regulation of the civil and military use of drones, improving social housing stock and ensuring young people have a proper understanding of managing personal finances before leaving school.

BBC: Week ahead