§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many grant applications made by landlords under the provisions of the Rent Order (Northern Ireland) 1979 and submitted between the inception of the order and the end of October have not yet been processed;
(2) if he will transfer the responsibility for processing grant applications by landlords under the provisions of the Rent Order (Northern Ireland) 1978, to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, in accordance with the recommendations of the health committee of the Belfast city council.
§ Mr. GoodhartI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.