§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to publish the result of his Department's review of the reason for local authorities holding dwellings empty in the long term.
§ Sir George YoungThe Department is now holding the last few meetings with the participating authorities, listed in my answer to the hon. Member for Coventry, North-West (Mr. Robinson) on 27 June 1984 c.462. My right hon. Friend will decide what further action to take when these discussions are complete.