HC Deb 06 April 1976 vol 909 cc141-2W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the official number of unfit houses in the city of Salford at the present time; what was the number of unfit houses in the city of Salford as at 1st January 1973, 1974 and 1975; and if he will make a statement regarding the discrepancies in such numbers in various official documents.

Mr. Armstrong

Information on the number of unfit houses can best be obtained from the city of Salford. My hon. Friend may wish to write to me giving details of the discrepancies to which he refers.

Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, in view of the effects on employment prospects in the city of Salford as a result of delays in his Department in making decisions arising from CPO inquiries, if he will investigate the cause for such delays; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Armstrong

If my hon. Friend will let me know which cases he has in mind I will look into them.