§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will designate Wimpey No-Fire houses under the Housing Act 1985 to permit the assistance of owner-occupiers who purchased such defective houses from local authorities.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy right hon. Friend has no plans to do so.
§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will increase the housing investment programme allocation to Walsall to assist the local authority to deal with defective housing such as Wimpey No-Fire, Smith, Cornish and Reema.
§ Mr. WaldegraveLocal authorities were notified last December of their HIP allocations for 1987–88. Although authorities were invited to bid for a share of £14 million extra HIP resources put aside for those experiencing particular difficulties with obligations under the housing defects legislation, Walsall decided not to submit an application.