§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what were the specific different circumstances in156W Wales which led him not to publish the consultation paper inviting views on the desirability of introducing a licencing system for homes in multiple occupation in England and Wales on which the Department of the Environment is consulting in England.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe Department of the Environment document covers England only. My right hon. Friend has written to the hon. Gentleman, other Welsh Members of Parliament, local authorities and interested organisations seeking their views on this issue.