HC Deb 20 February 1968 vol 759 cc62-3W
51. Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government, what is the result of his Department's consultations with the Southampton City Council regarding their future council house building programme.

Mr. MacColl

Southampton City Council formally notified the Department last December of the reduction in their housing programme for 1968. This is to be regretted. Consultations are, however, proceeding to establish whether the Council are continuing to give priority to slum clearance and to meeting the shortage of rented accommodation.