HC Deb 07 June 1989 vol 154 cc169-70W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment on what grounds the Nottingham city council's estate action application for the BISF estate in Nottingham was rejected; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

The Nottingham city's application for Estate Action resources for the BISF houses was turned down because the scheme did not meet the main Estate Action criterion which is to promote innovation in the way local authorities manage and refurbish their estates.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what offers of estates action assistance were made to the deputation on Nottingham BISF properties.

Mr. Trippier

Nottingham city council was invited to make an application for funding improvements to the Bilborough estate which would meet the Department's Estate Action criteria.