§ Mr. Lofthouseasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what research is currently being undertaken to assess and project housing needs and requirements and consequent levels of capital investment in housing.
§ Sir George YoungThe Government's view, as stated in their reply to the Environment Committee's first report Cmnd. 8105, and confirmed in their reply to the third report, Cmnd. 8435, is that research into these issues is unlikely to be useful.
§ Mr. Lofthouseasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what gross provision has been made for local authorities for housing investment in 1984–85; and what is the amount assumed for local receipts.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend will make an announcement about resources for housing investment by local authorities in 1984–85, including forecasts of housing capital receipts, as soon as possible.