HC Deb 17 July 1978 vol 954 c79W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will circulate local authorities recommending the inclusion in their housing programmes of flat-attachments otherwise known as granny-flats to houses aimed at catering for elderly parents of tenants; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Armstrong

Research carried out for this Department has suggested that, whilst local authorities encounter some difficulties with them, granny flats have a part to play in enabling old people to remain in the community.

Copies of the research report of the Housing Development Directorate occasional paper 1/76, were sent to local authorities in October 1976.