§ Mr. Mellorasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will approve the London borough of Wandsworth's homesteading scheme.
§ Mr. StanleyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, in exercise of his powers under section 110(12) of the Housing Act 1980, has today approved the application by the London borough of Wandsworth to waive the interest payments on mortgages granted for homesteading for up to three years. This scheme will encourage buyers to purchase and improve vacant council-owned properties which are in need of repair.