asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now reach a decision on Lambeth Council's application to build houses on land owned by Lambeth Council in the London borough of Croydon for which the latter borough has refused planning permission.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will now permit the Lambeth Council to build houses on the land in Croydon owned by Lambeth Council for which planning permission has been refused.

My right hon. and learned Friend is considering representations he has received from the Lambeth Council and hopes to be in a position to notify the parties concerned of his proposed action shortly.