§ Mr. John Pageasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether officials of his Department are paying evening visits to constituents of the hon. Member for Harrow, West, and throughout London generally, for the purpose of making general inquiries; whether they are specifically calling on elderly people; and why official requests for notification are not previously given.
§ Mr. ArmstrongMarket research companies are conducting a dwelling and housing survey on behalf of the Department of the Environment. The survey covers the whole population and not just elderly people. Randomly selected addresses are visited during the day and early evening but, in accordance with standard survey practice, calls are made at a later date or at other times if this is more convenient to the respondents.