HC Deb 04 February 1981 vol 998 cc153-4W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will approve the London borough of Ealing's homesteading scheme.

Mr. Stanley

My 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 Ealing to waive the interest payments on mortgages granted for homesteading for up to three years. This scheme will encourage first-time buyers to purchase and improve council-owned properties which are vacant and in need of repair.