§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a special provision in local authorities' 1983–84 housing investment programmes for the costs of installing concierge and porterage facilities, as well as entry-phones, into council-owned properties with security problems.
§ Mr. GowHousing investment programmes allocations for 1983–84 were made last November. It is for local authorities themselves to determine their own priorities for investment within their resources.