HC Deb 11 July 1973 vol 859 cc350-1W
60. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will instruct his working party on London housing to examine and report to him on methods of measuring the unsatisfied demand for public sector housing in Greater London.

Mr. Eyre

The Action Group on London Housing has already put in hand work to update the forecast of housing need made in its second interim report.

63. Mr. Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the difficulties facing the London borough councils in their efforts to build more and better houses; and if he will make a statement on the action he is prepared to take in this matter.

Mr. Eyre

Yes. Ministers and officials of my Department are in constant contact with London borough councils and will be discussing with them the measures outlined the Government's recent White Papers to help local authorities to deal with their housing problems.