HC Deb 11 January 1989 vol 144 cc650-1W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will publish the report prepared for him by PIEDA consultants on the proposed housing action trust in Leeds, and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

We have not yet received the report from the consultants studying the area proposed for a housing action trust in Leeds.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy in deciding whether to designate Halton Moor estate, Leeds, as part of a housing action trust, to take into account the report prepared by local tenants, a copy of which has been sent to him.

Mr. Trippier

We shall take account of all local views in deciding whether to establish individual HATs. In particular, the Secretary of State may not make an order designating a HAT area unless a majority of tenants approve the proposal in a ballot.