§ 53. Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will initiate an inquiry into delays and other complications in the City of Portsmouth's housing programme with particular reference to their impact on the cost of the housing programme and the level of rents in comparison with those of the majority of other local authorities in England and Wales; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonNo. Portsmouth City Council have sustained delay in their housing programme through sewerage and planning difficulties but hope to make this good during the current year.