§ 8. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will make a statement on the results of his national survey of older houses; and what steps he intends to take to improve them, particularly by installing baths, hot water systems and inside water closets.
§ Mr. MellishMy right hon. Friend hopes to publish provisional results of the sample survey very shortly.
§ Mr. AllaunWill my hon. Friend, in his proposals, consider asking local authorities to make far wider use of their powers to improve whole neighbourhoods, as this is probably the best way to get it done, by compulsory methods where needed?
§ Mr. MellishMy right hon. Friend is at the moment considering new proposals in the comprehensive review that we are having, and I shall take into account what my hon. Friend has said.