asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications to build new seaside and country homes his Department has received from London authorities since 1 April 1984; and in how many of those cases he has intervened.

Three applications have been received in respect of one GLC scheme. We intervened on cost grounds, but are willing to consider more economical proposals.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in the event of the Greater London council being abolished, local district councils in receipt of Greater London council seaside and country homes will be allowed to allocate such homes to tenants who are not elderly.

We expect all such homes to be allocated to elderly people.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when Greater London council seaside and country homes will be transferred to local district councils in the event of the Greater London council being abolished.

We expect the transfer date to be 1 April 1986.