Housing and Planning Act 1986

HC Deb 31 March 1987 vol 113 c439W

Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has received about the implementation of the Housing and Planning Act 1986; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

The majority of both the housing and planning provisions of this Act have already been implemented. During 1987 we have received a small number of representations on the implementation of the remaining provisions, notably sections 6 and 9 (sale of publicly rented dwellings), section 15 (grants for the improvement or repair of common parts of buildings), and paragraphs 7 and 8 of schedule 11 (award of costs at inquiries). We intend to bring the outstanding provisions into effect whenever this is practicable.