HC Deb 14 July 1982 vol 27 cc409-10W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what arrears on mortgage repayments are owed to (a) the Greater London Council and (b) Hillingdon borough council by the Stonebridge housing association.

Mr. Stanley

I assume that the hon. Member is referring to the Strongbridge housing association. Mortgage arrangements were negotiated between this association and the GLC and Hillingdon borough council. Questions regarding arrears in repayments are therefore a matter for the local authorities acting as mortgagees.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set up a public inquiry into the outstanding debts owed to the Greater London Council and Hillingdon borough council by the Stonebridge housing association; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

I assume that the hon. Member is referring to the Strongbridge housing association. Statutory responsibility for the general conduct of individual housing associations lies with the housing corporation which is currently carrying out on behalf of all interested parties an assessment of the overall financial situation of this association and the South East regional housing association to which the Department will be contributing as necessary.