HC Deb 24 January 1994 vol 236 cc23-4W
Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Prime Minister what representations he has received personally on the future of Jetstream Aircraft Ltd.; what action he has taken; and if he will now agree to meet hon. Members with Ayrshire constituencies to discuss the aircraft.

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 19 January 1994]: I have received representations from several hon. Members about Jetstream. The points raised are being pursued by the Departments responsible. Ministers at the DTI and I have discussed such matters with right hon. and hon. Members on a number of occasions. My right hon. Friend the Minister for Industry met a group of hon. Members to discuss Jetstream in November. I am generally willing to consider requests for meetings from hon. Members on departmental issues if and when they have exhausted contacts with the responsible Ministers.

Local authorities1 Management vacants2 Other vacants Total vacants Total as a per cent. of all local authorities dwellings
North 3,161 3,686 6,847 2.1
Yorkshire and Humberside 4,658 3,331 7,989 1.7
East Midlands 2,803 1,262 4,065 1.3
East Midlands 2,803 1,262 4,065 1.3
Eastern 3,224 1,244 4,468 1.2
London 9,663 8,108 17,771 2.7
South East 2,947 1,108 4,055 1.2
South West 2,067 747 2,814 1.1
West Midlands 4,428 2,961 7,389 1.6
North West 6,759 8,752 15,511 2.7
England 39,710 31,199 70,909 1.9
1 Includes dwellings owned outside local authorities' own areas.
2 Available for letting immediately or after minor repairs.

Source: Annual HIP1 return.

Housing Associations1 Management vacants2 Other vacants Total vacants Total as a percentage of all Housing Association dwellings
North 581 271 852 2.0
Yorkshire and Humberside 1,237 701 1,938 3.9
East Midlands 1,328 418 1,746 4.6
Eastern 2,495 274 2,769 3.6
London 4,869 4,524 9,393 5.4
South East 2,634 630 3,264 3.3
South West 707 319 1,026 2.6

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