§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the purpose of the visit to Holmewood estate, Bradford, by his Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State on Wednesday 15 November; what was the cost; what meetings were held and with whom on that date; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. ChopeOn 15 November I visited the Holmewood estate and several other inner-city housing schemes in Bradford, improvements to which my Department has helped fund. The purpose of my visit was to see the work that has been done so far, to learn the extent of remaining problems and to listen to the views of residents. The total cost of the visit, for myself and my private secretary, was £240 approximately. At Holmewood I had a meeting with local community representatives, council members and officers. I also visited a housing association scheme at Grosvenor road where I met residents and representatives from the housing association. I was encouraged by the progress being made in Bradford in improving existing housing estates and developing new homes in the inner city.