§ 59. Mr. Tilneyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what danger to tower blocks, built on principles different to those of Ronan Point, have to be considered if the flats are serviced by gas.
§ Mr. MacCollThe danger to be considered is susceptibility to progressive collapse, whether or not a gas supply is provided or whether the principle on which the blocks are constructed resembles or differs from that of Ronan Point.
§ 60. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in view of the fact that his offer of 40 per cent. towards the costs of strengthening the tower blocks has been rejected by the Association of Municipal Corporations and the London Boroughs Association, he will hold further discussions with these associations with a view to reaching an agreed settlement of these costs.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend hopes to arrange another meeting with the associations when they have all replied to the letter sent to them on 6th June.