§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to provide the necessary financial support to local authorities which made promises to purchase the houses of owner/occupiers or tenants who need rehousing following the death of a close relative, in view of the anxiety and suffering caused by the inability to make a change in accommodation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ArmstrongResources for the acquisition of existing dwellings are included in the block allocations made to local authorities, and the cost of such acquisitions ranks for housing subsidy. It is a matter for individual authorities to decide how the available resources are utilised.