§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the criteria used in approving special applications for loan sanctions for the purchase of housing properties which are outside the general consent given in Circular 64/75, the number of such special applications so far received, and the number so far approved, specifying the local authorities concerned in each case.
§ Mr. ArmstrongExamples of applications for which sympathetic consideration is given are contained in paragraph 22 of the circular. The intention is to relate expenditure on extending social ownership264W to the principal objectives of the Government's housing policy aimed at relieving the worst housing conditions. The detailed information requested is not readily available, and I will write to my hon. Friend.