HC Deb 26 November 1984 vol 68 c400W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will advise local authorities that families with young children should not be housed above the fourth floor of high rise blocks of flats.

Sir George Young

The Department's report "Families in Flats" was sent in 1981 to the local authorities known to have multi-storey family dwellings in their stock. It concluded that it is preferable for families with young children to occupy houses or flats below the second storey. My right hon. Friend does not consider that further advice is needed.