§ 6 Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had with the Allerdale district council regarding the operations of the Government's strategy on housing by those local authorities, part of which fall in a national park.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for the Environment (Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg)My right hon. Friend has had no consultations with Allerdale district council about the right-to-buy provisions contained within the Housing Bill.
§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursIs the Minister aware that, at great expense, the South Lakes authority and Allerdale district council sent a delegation to the Select Committee to put their case about the right to buy? Has the Minister read the minutes of the Select Committee? What comments does he wish to make as a result?
§ Mr. FinsbergI have read the minutes. I remain of the view that, as amended, the clause is fair.