§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received over the shortage of council houses in rural areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeMy right hon. Friend receives representations from time to time from hon. Members' interest groups and members of the public. I also refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hillsborough (Mr. Flannery) on 13 December 1989,Official Report, column 711.