§ 83. Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will specify the nature of the special assistance which he proposes to offer the London Borough of Islington in respect of its housing difficulties.
§ Mr. ChannonIslington, with its severe housing problems, should get substantial aid under the new housing finance arrangements by way of increased subsidies. In addition, the recent increase in the London regional yardstick will have the effect of increasing the subsidisable limit on its building schemes by about 11 per cent.