§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement concerning the case of R v. Bristol City Council ex parte Everett (The Times 21 May 1998) with reference to the implications for the health and safety of tenants whose properties may be structurally unsafe. [50738]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 16 July 1998]: The circumstances of this case do appear to be somewhat special. I understand that it is likely that there will be an appeal and no further comment would be appropriate at this stage.