§ Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities have carried out an inspection of their district under Part VI of the Housing Act, 1969; and what directions he has given in this regard.
§ Mr. ChannonI regret this information is not available. My right hon. Friend has given no detailed directions on the conduct of such inspections, since local authorities' problems and resources vary so widely. However, he intends shortly to publish guidance on the conduct of sample house condition surveys which will I hope be applicable to the needs of many authorities.