§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to when the repair systems for prefabricated concrete houses will be approved and licensed by PRC Homes Ltd.; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. John PattenI am pleased to report that PRC Homes Ltd. has now approved and licensed the first two repair systems for prefabricated reinforced concrete houses. Both systems are for the Cornish Unit type and were submitted by W. G. Curtin and Partners and John Laing Construction Ltd. respectively. I understand from 263W PRC Homes Ltd. that 11 further systems (for Airey, Cornish Unit, Unity, Reema and Woolaway houses) are currently being appraised; that a further five (for Airey, Reema, Unity and Woolaway) have been received by PRC Homes Ltd. for assessment and that a further 33 systems are currently being prepared by builders and designers, for submission to PRC Homes Ltd. These are expected to cover Airey, Boot, Cornish Unit, Orlit. Parkinson, Stent, Tarran, Unity, Wates and Woolaway house types.
This represents considerable progress: we can therefore anticipate several more approvals emerging in the near future. It is, of course, good news for PRC home owners who are looking forward to having their homes repaired, with grant assistance from their local authorities, under the provisions of the Housing Defects Act 1984.