asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the outer London boroughs during the last three months to encourage municipal housing developments in such boroughs.

My Department is in continuous touch with all London boroughs about their housing programme The Action Group on London Housing under the chairmanship of my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State is undertaking a survey of housing potential throughout London. When this survey is complete and the group have formulated its proposals, I will consider with the group what further steps should be taken.