HC Deb 06 February 1980 vol 978 c268W
Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many letters he has received from local authorities complaining about the delay in the giving by his Department of details of the housing investment programme allocation for 1980–81; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

Fourteen, either directly or through hon. and right hon. Members; and a further 21 authorities have written at official level. Allocations will be made as soon as this is possible.