HC Deb 08 March 1978 vol 945 cc1422-3
21. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will review the allocation to Sheffield for the housing investment programme for 1978–79.

Mr. Freeson

Following my meeting with Sheffield on 26th January, further discussions are taking place with the Department's regional office.

Mr. Hooley

Is my right hon. Friend aware that his sympathetic and helpful attitude to representations on this point is very much appreciated? Does he agree that it is of the utmost importance that cities such as Sheffield should be able to complete their full programmes without having to cut back through lack of resources?

Mr. Freeson

I endorse that. Here we see the contrast between various authorities. This authority wants to go ahead with a building programme. I have undertaken to be as helpful as I can to ensure that it maintains its activity in housing investment in 1978.