§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what increase in local authority and new town corporation house building for rent he plans for each of the next five years.
§ Mr. StanleyThe provision to be made for future years will be considered by the Government as part of their review of public expenditure and in the light of their assessment of housing requirements.
§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he intends to grant local authorities permission to build houses for sale.
§ Mr. StanleyIn most cases, local authorities will not require specific permission to build for sale provided they dispose of the houses within the terms of the general ministerial consent given for the sale of council houses and flats on 18 May.