§ 55. Mr. FraserTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the common problems identified by the consultants in proposed housing action trust areas.
§ Mr. TrippierI refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's answer to the hon. Member for Wyre (Mr. Mans) on 16 March at column322 announcing the publication of the consultants' reports on the proposed housing action trust areas. Copies of the consultants' reports on all the proposed areas were placed on that day in the Libraries of both Houses.
§ 56. Mr. ClayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the cost of carrying out the consultant's report on the proposed housing action trust area in Sunderland.
§ Mr. TrippierThe cost of carrying out the report on the proposed Sunderland housing action trust will amount to £198,233, including VAT, when all bills have been paid. This figure covers consultants' fees and the cost of producing reports and leaflets about the proposal.
§ 83. Mr. FauldsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will release the necessary funds to local authorities for improving the areas identified as potential housing action trusts.
§ Mr. TrippierThe Government have made extra public expenditure provision available for housing action trusts. It will be for tenants in the areas proposed for trusts to decide whether they wish my right hon. Friend to proceed with the orders necessary to set them up.