HC Deb 03 November 1976 vol 918 cc595-6W
8. Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what basis the Government have come to the conclusion that Trafford is not to be classified as an area of housing stress.

Mr. Freeson

My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State the Member for Durham, North-West (Mr. Armstrong) in a letter to the hon. Member dated 11th October acknowledged that Trafford has areas of housing stress, but the situation as a whole in the borough is not so difficult as that of the areas listed.