I agree that foreigners shouldn't have been allowed to buy or have controlling shares in many of our previously nationalised industries...in particular, utilities.
As for council/social housing, then yes, many more should have been built, but only let out to those who could meet strict (local) residency conditions. Certainly not to asylum seekers, junkies, alcoholics, irresponsible unmarried teens etc.
Basic hostel accommodation would be quite sufficient for them (and a deterrent).
