HE the Governor, Sir Benjamin Bathurst and Lady Bathurst paid a courtesy call on the Housing Works Agency and the Housing Department on Monday 10th March. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

The Governor and Lady Bathurst were shown around the different departments and sections and were able to talk with members of staff where they were briefed on matters relating to Housing.  The staff were delighted to share the work the department does on a daily basis. 

The Governor was extremely interested in the Rent and Repair scheme and how that had worked out. 

The Minister for Housing, the Hon Pat Orfila MP, said:“The extremely hard work that Housing does every day for its community very often goes unnoticed and this was an opportunity to showcase the dedication of each and every individual within the Department.”