§ Q2. Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Prime Minister if he will make an official visit to Hackney.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend has at present no plans to do so.
§ Mr. DavisIs it not a great pity that the right hon. Gentleman has denied himself the opportunity of being confronted with the inhumane and irresponsible management by the Tory-controlled G.L.C. of a number of its properties in Hackney, particularly 12 very squalid terrace houses in Paragon Road, where no fewer than seven public health notices have been served by the London Borough of Hackney upon the G.L.C.? Is it not outrageous that the Secretary of State for the Environment has not allowed a public inquiry into this matter?
§ Mr. MaudlingI do not think that it is outrageous in any sense, but if the hon. Gentleman wants to pursue particular points about housing problems in London he should do so with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.