§ 55. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of the 75 per cent. opposition shown by the tenants in a referendum, he will review his decision to transfer the ownership and administration of Newham council's out-estates to other authorities.
§ Sir George YoungThe Government's view is that it is generally preferable for municipal housing to be owned and managed by the council in whose area it lies. This decision was taken after careful consideration of representations made by the councils concerned and the expressed views of the tenants, and I see no need to review it.