§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the light of the recent White Paper on housing, he will indicate the policy of the Government towards the building of houses by local authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveOur policy was set out in chapter 5, paragraph 5.1 of the White Paper "Housing: The Government's Proposals". In summary it is that local authorities should adopt a strategic approach to meeting housing needs, looking at ways in which they can encourage and assist others to provide houses, rather than building themselves.
§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he plans to issue a circular to local authorities setting out his intentions on house building by such authorities following the publication of his recent White Paper; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe have no plans to issue such a circular at present.