The Housing Committee wants to sell seven unoccupied properties and use the profits to make improvements to Le Close de Roncier estate.

The move has been supported by Policy and Resources.

But Deputy Peter Troy claims the money should be paid back into the General Reserve.

Mr Troy says Housing should be made to argue for the extra funding as part of the normal spending programme.

The seven properties range from a former telephone exchange to old houses.

The refurbishment of the houses would cost about �2.25m.

The matter will have to be debated by the States.