§ Mr. Joseph Deanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to issue guidance to local housing authorities concerning their duties and powers in relation to the provision of means of escape from lire in houses in multiple occupation under the Housing Act 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyI refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. and learned Friend the Minister of State, Home Office to the hon. Member for Holborn and St. Pancras, South (Mr. Dobson) on 13 November 1981.