§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what discussions his Department has had with Manchester Corporation on its Consultative Document on Housing Action Areas; what representations he has now received from the city; what action he is taking; and if he will make a statement;
(2) when he will be making his Department's Consultative Document on Housing Action Areas generally available; and if he will make a statement on the progress of consultations about the document.
§ Mr. ChannonI had an informative and encouraging discussion with members and officers during my visit to Manchester last month. The Department will be replying shortly to the letter the town clerk afterwards wrote.
The wide range of consultations which have taken place since the publication of the Government's two White Papers on housing are reflected in the Housing and 109W Planning Bill, presented to Parliament last week.