§ Ms. HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) when he will decide on the Estate Action programme bid from the London borough of Southwark in respect of the Gloucester Grove estate; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what discussions he has had with the London borough of Southwark concerning the Estate Action programme on the Gloucester Grove estate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YeoThe Department is currently considering bids submitted by local authorities for Estate Action support during 1991–92. This involves a detailed assessment of the relative merits of a large number of proposed schemes. Officials have discussed with council officers the London borough of Southwark's bid for a scheme at Gloucester Grove and these discussions will be taken into account in arriving at a decision on the council's application. An announcement about those schemes to be worked up as firm Estate Action proposals will be made shortly.