§ 46. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why, following the Ronan Point disaster, matters connected with the costs of strengthening tower blocks, apportionment thereof and regulations concerning the type and methods of strengthening have not yet been resolved by his Department; and when he now expects to reach decisions on these matters.
§ Mr. FreesonMy right hon. Friend gave local authorities clear advice on the appraisal and strengthening of high blocks last November. Since then these matters have rested with the authorities and their advisers. The Minister put forward proposals for grant aid in June, 1969, and for amendment of the Building Regulations in May, 1969, and he is considering representations on both these matters. He expects to give decisions soon.