Report faults UK govt's land sales scheme

London

THE UK government has failed to provide taxpayers with adequate proof that the sale of land has enabled it to meet its housebuilding targets, the Public Accounts Committee said.

In a report examining the disposal of public land, the cross-party panel of lawmakers accused the government of "wishful thinking dressed up as public policy" and said a more rigorous approach is needed now that new housebuilding targets have been set.