§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how he monitors the effectiveness with which his Department's policy on home improvement is implemented; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThe five-yearly English house condition survey measures changes in the overall condition of the stock; the next survey starts this autumn. In addition, we use regular returns from local authorities on the action they have taken to secure improvements and also commission research where appropriate.