HC Deb 12 December 1973 vol 866 c132W
38. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration has been given to establishing an experimental housing action area in South Shields; and whether any decision has been reached.

Mr. Channon

The possible scope for housing action areas in South Shields was one of the number of matters I discussed with the council on my recent visit. I welcomed the council's willingness to consider preparing for the forthcoming housing legislation. But no formal decision could, of course, be reached in advance of it.