HC Deb 26 February 1975 vol 887 cc128-9W
32. Mr. Madel

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent discussions he has had with local authorities about the provision of housing advice centres; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kaufman

None. DOE Circular 18/74 issued a year ago said that, in areas of housing stress, authorities should, where housing advice centres do not exist, consider the need for one, or arrange for their housing department to provide a service which is, as far as possible, comparable. The number of centres set up by local authorities and voluntary organisations continues to grow.