HC Deb 04 June 1980 vol 985 c754W
47. Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to deal with the expected decline in housing output by the house-building industry.

Mr. Stanley

We are taking a number of steps to remove constraints faced by housebuilders in the planning and land supply fields. In addition, the Government are encouraging local authorities to implement a wide-ranging programme to promote low-cost home ownership in which housebuilders will have an important part to play.