asked the Minister of Health what are his intentions towards the North-Eastern Housing Association; and will he discontinue the activities of that association and transfer all houses controlled by the association to the local authority in the area in which they are situate.

The question to which my hon. Friend refers is at present under consideration, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

When will my right hon. Friend be in a position to make a statement on this subject?

I hope very shortly.