§ Mr. HeddleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will initiate inquiries with the Cannock Chase district council as to the reasons for the alleged delay encountered by Mr. S. A. McConville of 27 John Till close, Rugeley, Staffordshire, since he first submitted his right-to-buy application on 8 June 1988; and if he will use his powers to bring the matter to a speedy conclusion.
§ Mr. HowardI will write to my hon. Friend.