Written question asked by John Gorst (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 July 1990. It was answered by Lord Spicer (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 July 1990 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Written question

Question

What representations have been received from or on behalf of people who bought council houses & have been unable to resell them since the Building Research Establishment issued a report in 1987 alleging defects in large panel system dwellings & building societies have refused to accept mortgage risks on such properties; & what action DOE is taking to deal with situation.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

177 c384-5W;177 c382-3W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Council housing Housing Mortgages Standards Sales Building Research Establishment Prefabricated housing System building