§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what reply he has sent to representations from the County Borough of Stockport and other local authorities concerning the appraisal of 12 M. Jespersen system deck-access flats built in their respective areas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GreenwoodA letter was sent to the Town Clerk of Stockport on 7th March, with copies to the town clerks of the other two local authorities concerned. This letter suggested that it would be advantageous for the same consultant engineer to be appointed to appraise blocks built in 12 M. Jespersen in the three towns, and listed three firms, one of which the authorities might appoint jointly. No reply has been received to this letter.
§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress has been made in discussions with the Association of Municipal Organisations and other local authority 155W organisations about financial provisions towards the appraisal and strengthening of 12 M. Jespersen type system blocks of flats; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacCollAt a recent meeting with the local authority associations they were told that they could expect Exchequer assistance. Further discussions will be held on the amount of this contribution, how it should be paid, and the types of expenditure that will rank for assistance.