§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy towards the provision of housing for people moving to take up work, in the light of the recent SHAC report "A Job to Move", a copy of which has been supplied to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThe Government fully recognise the importance of mobility for those moving for work. My Department, in conjunction with the local authorities, has set up national mobility schemes, and continues to support them. I am always keen to look at the possibility of making improvements, and I am examining the SHAC report's recommendations.
§ Mr. Chopeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will list in the Official Report the extent to which housing authorities in England and Wales achieved the target of 1 per cent. of lettings going to the national housing mobility scheme nominees in (a) 1984–85 and (b) 1985–86; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThe information is not yet available in the form requested. When it is available, I shall arrange to place it in the Library of the House.