§ Mr. Nicholas Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what considerations are preventing him from agreeing to the wish of Newcastle city council to demolish Walker house in Walker.
§ Sir George YoungThe demolition by a local authority of its own housing does not need my right hon. Friend's permission, but a special determination is necessary before housing subsidy can continue to be paid in relation to such housing. One relevant factor in considering applications for such determinations is whether the local authority's intention to demolish takes full account of the possibilities for sale to the private sector. If Newcastle upon Tyne city council submit a formal application for a special determination for Walker House, it will be considered on its merits.