§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what evidence he has of freeholders of houses in slum clearance areas seeking compensation on the grounds that repair convenants have not been kept, thereby increasing demand for improvement grants prior to clearance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenI have no evidence to suggest that action by freeholders of houses in slum clearance areas is increasing the demand for improvement grants.