Sum of £150m could be spent on new housing in Guernsey
BBCDeputies in Guernsey have approved £150m in borrowing in principle for new housing on the island.
Guernsey States politicians voted 27 to 11 to approve the motion at a meeting on Thursday.
The money could be spent on new extra care housing, partial-ownership properties or social housing under the States' affordable housing programme.
A final vote will now be scheduled in order for the grant to be given to the Policy and Resources Committee.
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