HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 c800W
Mr. McCartney

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he proposes to take to ensure that the events recorded in investigation 493/Y/82 by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration into a complaint against Westminster city council do not recur.

Mr. Trippier

The reference quoted is one used by the Commission for Local Administration, not the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, whose remit does not cover London borough councils. The report shows shortcomings in the administration of various statutory provisions relating to housing. Such shortcomings, and their remedy, are a matter for the local housing authority not the Department.