§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the design specifications and materials used in council housing developments in the United Kingdom; and if there are defect reports, if he will indicate the extent of the problems.
§ Mr. FreesonMy Department does not specify the constructional details of, or the materials to be used in, council dwellings, nor do I normally receive reports of defects. But if the hon. Member has a particular problem in mind perhaps he would let me know.