HC Deb 14 November 1979 vol 973 c1328
23. Mr. Bevan

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to publish the Housing Bill.

Mr. Heseltine

I expect to introduce the Bill before the House rises for the Christmas Recess.

Mr. Bevan

Will my right hon. Friend ensure that in the Bill there will be a further development of home improvements so as to increase substantially the housing stock in the private sector?

Mr. Heseltine

A number of proposals will be included in the legislation for that purpose.