HC Deb 31 March 1971 vol 814 cc353-4W
3. Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if his proposals for the reform of Government housing subsidies to local authorities will ensure that these subsidies will not be reduced in the case of Greater London boroughs with severe housing problems.

Mr. Amery

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply to the hon. Member for Lewisham, North (Mr. Moyle) on 17th February.—[Vol. 811, c.439.]

51. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made in discussions with the bodies concerned regarding the proposals to reduce housing subsidies; and Whether he can now state an exact figure by which the subsidies will be cut.

Mr. Amery

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a similar Question to the hon. Member for Bolsolver (Mr. Skinner) earlier today.

91. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had with Islington Borough Council regarding the housing structure finance; and if he will make a statement.

122. Mr. Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had with the Greenwich Borough Council regarding his proposed reform of Government housing subsidies; and if he will ensure that these subsidies will not be reduced in the case of Greater London boroughs with continuing housing problems.

Mr. Channon

My right hon. Friend is consulting local authorities through their associations, including the London Boroughs Association. Under the reform of housing finance subsidy help will be concentrated on those authorities who have the worst housing problems.

72. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will be publishing his detailed proposals for the reform of housing subsidies; and if he has consulted financial, professional and trade interests in the building industry.

Mr. Peter Walker

I cannot publish detailed proposals for the reform of housing finance until I have completed my discussions with the local authority associations. I have explained the objectives of the reform to the organisations concerned with house-building. If I receive any representations from the building industry, I will gladly consider them.