§ 38. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, following recent meetings between officials of his Department and the South Bedfordshire District Council, he has any plans to increase the allocation of funds by his Department to enable the South Bedfordshire District Council to proceed with its planned housing programme for 1978–79; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreesonFollowing the district council's revision of its estimate of commitments, discussions are continuing between officials of the council and the Department to find ways in which the Council can proceed with its approved housebuilding programme within its allocation for 1978–79. I will write to the hon. Member about the outcome.