31. Mr. Wellsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the cost to date of the "English House Condition Survey" carried out by Room N8/15 of his Department; what is its purpose; and if he will discontinue it immediately.
§ Mr. FreesonI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Christchurch and Lymington (Mr. Adley) on 15th October [Vol. 917, c.271–8]. I estimate that some fourth-fifths of the total cost has so far been incurred.