§ Mr. Cowansasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many houses are affected by dampness, including dampness attributed to condensation, in each of the following types of tenure: (a) local authority, (b) housing associations, (c) private rented and (d)owner occupied: (i) in the Northern region and (ii) nationally; and what, in each case, is the estimated cost of remedying dampness in each type of tenure.
§ Sir George YoungThe number of houses by tenure affected by dampness, including dampness attributed to condensation is shown in the following table, devised from the English House Condition Survey.
More information on dampness and condensation is being obtained in the English House Condition Survey 1981.
87WThe Building Research Establishment is undertaking work on the effectiveness of measures adopted by local authorities to deal with condensation and mould growth, and to appraise new approaches and techniques.