§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is his latest estimate of the numbers of houses, also expressed as a percentage of the total, in Coventry, the west midlands and nationally which are (a) sub-standard dwellings: unfit, (b) fit but lacking one or more basic amenity and (c) non-substandard dwellings in need of renovation;
(2) what was Coventry city council's bid to central Government for housing expenditure; and what was his Department's allocation, for each year since 1979, expressed in 1987 prices.
§ Mr. TraceyI shall answer this question shortly.