§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish in the Official Report the reasons for the delay in the issue of licences for reinstatement systems relating to Wates dwellings by PRC Homes Ltd.
§ Sir George YoungPRC Homes Ltd. has to appraise carefully any proposed repair systems put to it and can license a repair method only when that process has been completed satisfactorily. One method for reinstating Wates houses is currently being appraised and that should be completed in the next few weeks. Another method is expected to be resubmitted shortly and then sent for appraisal. I cannot of course prejudge the outcome of those appraisals and. in particular, whether licenses will be granted.