§ Mr. Barronasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the Housing Corporation regarding the purchase of British Coal houses.
§ Mrs. RoeOn 30 September my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Planning met representatives of British Coal and the Housing Corporation to discuss the progress of negotiations between British Coal and the housing associations interested in purchasing certain blocks of British Coal houses in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. I understand that these negotiations are continuing.
§ Mr. Barronasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make additional finance available to enable housing associations to purchase British Coal houses.