Mr. Neubertasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will define in housing terms "the worst areas of stress" for the purposes of the provision of special aid to local authorities; and whether the London borough of Havering is likely to qualify under the terms of his definition.
§ Mr. KaufmanThe social and physical conditions producing housing stress cannot be rigidly defined in legislation, but circulars giving helpful guidance will be issued. Subject to this general guidance by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, it will be for individual local authorities, including the London borough of
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