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Mr. Cyril Smith
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on his review of standards of construction in council houses.
Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg
I take it the hon. Member has in mind the mandatory Parker Morris standards for new council housing. My right hon. Friend is reviewing the whole system of controls over local authority house building and intends to consult the local authorities shortly about his conclusions.