§ 28. Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the number of Basildon development corporation homes sold to sitting tenants since May 1979.
§ Sir George YoungBetween May 1979 and 30 September 1983, Basildon development corporation sold 3,420 dwellings to sitting tenants. This represents 20 per cent. of the total number of tenancies at 30 June 1979.
§ Mr. Amessasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress is being made in winding up Basildon development corporation.
§ Sir George YoungAlthough we announced on 21 May 1981 that we were setting the target date of 31 December 1984 for winding up Basildon development corporation, it has become clear as the work of the corporation has progressed that slightly more time will be required, especially for the important task of completing the acquisition of the remaining "plotlands". We therefore now propose to work to the date of 30 June 1985 for the transfer of the remaining assets and liabilities of the development corporation to the Commission for the New Towns. The commission's arrangements for managing the assets transferred to it will include, until at least 31 December 1986, a special team responsible for progressing towards a satisfactory conclusion the substantial programme of works in progress.