§ 18. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on his recent official visit to Putney.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe purpose of my visit to Putney was to open the 5000th dwelling built by the present Borough of Wandsworth. All the current slum areas are expected to be eradicated within the next five years and the council is now embarking on an extensive rehabilitation programme. It must be congratulated on its performance.
§ Mr. JenkinsWould not the right hon. Gentleman agree that the programme on which he readily congratulates Wandsworth Borough Council was initiated and mostly carried through under a Labour administration? Will he join in the general rejoicing when Wandsworth is restored to a Labour administration tomorrow?
§ Mr. WalkerNo, Sir. The hon. Member's observations are as inaccurate as his predictions.