§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what discussions he has had with the Greater London Council regarding the workings of, and contributions made by, housing associations during the past three years; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what discussions he has had with the London Borough of Islington regarding the workings of, and contributions made by, housing associations during the past three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonA standing working party of officials of my Department and380W of London housing authorities is considering ways and means of helping housing associations in Greater London to operate more effectively. In March, I sent to London housing authorities, including the Greater London Council, a report by the working party suggesting, in particular, a system of zoning in order to avoid overlapping of operations. The working party is now considering a recommended scheme of assistance to housing associations by housing authorities