§ Mr. ViggersTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action his Department proposes to take under the Housing Defects Act 1984 to assist in the resolution of problems arising from the collapse of balconies at blocks of flats and maisonettes at Rowner, Gosport, originally owned by the Ministry of Defence but now leased to the borough of Gosport or owned by private purchasers.
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§ Mr. YeoI am considering whether the housing defects legislation is relevant to this case in the light of the report to the borough of Gosport by the Building Research Establishment. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.