§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he has given to the report by the National Home Improvement Council on expenditure on improving unfit homes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe National Home Improvement Council has made some interesting comments which we will consider in the framework of the current review of the future of private housing renewal programmes
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to set targets to984W reduce the number of unfit dwellings; and in what time ranges the targets will be set
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesIt is not appropriate to set targets to reduce the number of unfit properties to a particular level. We aim to help improve conditions for those people unable to help themselves and to educate those who can