§ Mr. Simon Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the results of the recent survey of demand for owner-occupation on the Bonamy estate, Southwark.
§ Sir George YoungThe results show that over half (53 per cent.) of all tenants aged between 18 and 30 and over a third (38 per cent.) of those between 31 and 50 might try to buy a house or flat within the next 10 years, either privately or through the council. The results also show that if new houses were available this year at adjoining Bramcote Grove 31 Bonamy households would be prepared to buy. I have written to Councillor Ritchie, leader of Southwark council, expressing the hope that the new development can start soon. I have also offered to meet him.