§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why, after 14 months, he has still not approved the design and cost yardstick of accommodation for elderly and disabled people under the direction of the Sutton Housing Society.
§ Mr. ArmstrongI assume that the hon. Member is referring to a scheme in Grange Road, Sutton. The first formal yardstick application was submitted in February this year. Further information was needed on the suitability of the design for the purpose it was to serve and, in 509W fact, some revisions were made. The cost yardstick was issued on 24th October.