HC Deb 09 April 1974 vol 872 c122W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to encourage the Metropolitan District Council of Sandwell to purchase houses built for sale but which have remained unsold.

Mr. Freeson

I shall shortly be issuing a circular to all local housing authorities in England and Wales dealing with this and other matters. I hope that all authorities with urgent housing needs will take immediate action to deal with those needs.