As most of us know opposition parties, and indeed ruling parties, often promise things they can't (or won't) deliver in order to receive votes. By this token we can't be sure what the Conservatives will do if they get into power. However if we go by what they are currently claiming then it looks likely they they will abolish HIPs completely if they win the next election. Shadow Housing Minister Grant Shapps has said on many occasions he would get rid of HIPs if he had the chance, blaming them for properties being taken off the market as owners are reluctant to pay for the pack.

Whilst the Conservatives may be keen to get rid of HIPs it seems if Labour stay in power the packs will be here to stay with the Government still actively supporting the initiative, regardless of the criticism lobbied at them.