§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he intends to use his powers under 653W section 77 of the Local Government Act 1985 to direct the London Residuary Body how and when to distribute housing capital receipts to the London boroughs.
§ Sir George YoungYes.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding the timing of the notification of the distribution of housing capital receipts by the London Residuary Body.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend has received representations from the London boroughs and has drawn them to the attention of the London Residuary Body.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to notify the London boroughs of the amounts they will be able to spend as a result of the distribution by the London Residuary Body of housing capital receipts.
§ Sir George YoungThe timing of the distribution is a matter for the London Residuary Body.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how he will take account of the outstanding repair work on housing stock transferred from the Greater London council in the distribution to the London boroughs of the capital receipts accruing to the London Residuary Body.
§ Sir George YoungThe capital receipts will be distributed in proportion to HIP allocations, which are themselves a measure of need for repair and other capital work in the boroughs.