§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT details of those local authorities which at the present time issue certificates of habitation in respect of dwellings constructed for owner occupation; and whether he will make a statement defining his policy regarding the issue of these certificates.
§ Mr. BoydenThere is no detailed information available about which local authorities at the present time issue certificates of habitation, but the practice is relatively uncommon. My right hon. Friend is doubtful of the usefulness of these certificates, and the advisability of encouraging their wider use.