§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he plans to discuss with the London boroughs the question of transferring responsibility for out-of-district housing estates to the control of the appropriate local authority; and if he will make a statement of his policy on this matter.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergWe have no plans to do so. We are happy to facilitate such transfers when they are acceptable to the borough and district concerned.