HC Deb 16 March 1977 vol 928 cc189-90W
21. Mr. Michael Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will list the official forecasts, including the latest one, made for the publication date of his Department's housing finance review, subsequently renamed the housing policy review, since that review was first announced.

Mr. Shore

I would refer the hon. Member to the official proceedings of this House for past statements about the review. The original intention was to publish in the first half of 1976. When the review's terms of reference were widened this was amended to the autumn then the end of 1976. Last December I said that I intended to publish a Green Paper as soon as possible this year.

26. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to publish his Green Paper on housing policy.

27. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to publish the findings of his housing policy review.

Mr. Shore

I propose to issue a Green Paper as quickly as possible after the Government have concluded their consideration of the results of the housing policy review.

33. Mr. Newton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many studies of housing policy are currently in progress; and when he expects to bring forward further proposals for action.

Mr. Shore

I propose to issue a Green Paper as quickly as possible after the Government have concluded their consideration of the results of the housing policy review. This is the only comprehensive Government housing study taking place; the Rent Acts review began within it and follows on from it.

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