HC Deb 18 December 1919 vol 123 c632
23. Mr. R. RICHARDSON

asked the Minister of Health if it is the intention of his Department to exclude from the town-planning schemes Crown and War Department lands; and will he state the reason?

Dr. ADDISON

I am advised that at present I have no authority to approve the inclusion of Crown lands in town-planning schemes.

Mr. RICHARDSON

Does not the right hon. Gentleman realise that it will cause a great deal of trouble and annoyance to-local authorities if they cannot have these lands for their town-planning schemes?

Dr. ADDISON

It will apply only to a very small number of cases, and I have no statutory authority in the matter, as I have stated in my reply.