§ 88. Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider giving guidance to local authorities concerning the competence and standing of housing associations making applications to them for loans.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerIt is for local authorities to take steps to satisfy themselves about the competence and standing of any housing association applying to them for a loan. I am currently reviewing a report on the future of the voluntary housing musing movement.