§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what information he has as to how many London boroughs operate special lettings schemes for key workers and for people with priority on medical grounds in the allocation of their housing stock;
(2) what information he has to which London boroughs operate a special housing register for engaged couples and for those who do not qualify for rehousing because they do not meet residence qualifications;
(3) what information he has to the proportion of applicants on housing waiting lists in inner London who require bedsits and as to what proportion need two or more bedrooms.
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§ Sir George YoungI would refer the hon. Member to my answer to him about London waiting lists on 6 December 1984 at column238.
§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what response he has made to the recent report by Shelter Housing Aid Centre, the London Housing Aid Centre, a copy of which has been sent to him, in respect of the employment impact of a programme to tackle London's housing problems.
§ Sir George YoungI have nothing to add to my answer to the hon. Member on 10 December at column392.
§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of how many new jobs would be created (a) in the construction industry and (b) in the wider economy for each additional 1,000 new houses built and for each additional 1,000 major renovations in the public and in the private sectors.
§ Sir George YoungThe information specifically requested for these building activities is not available.