§ 87. Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Minister of Health whether he has received resolutions from rural district councils requesting that power be given to them and other local authorities to refer back or to reject plans of buildings presented to them for 2071 their approval which threaten the beauty of the countryside; whether the matter has received consideration; and what answer has been sent to the petitioning authorities?
§ Major Sir HARRY BARNSTON (Controller of the Household)I have been asked to reply. Resolutions from a number of rural district councils have been received. It is possible at present for local authorities to obtain certain powers under Town Planning Schemes for preventing the erection of disfiguring buildings. Legislation would be required for any wider action, and my right hon. Friend cannot promise to undertake this at the present time.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINDoes not the hon. Baronet agree that, if leglisation be not soon forthcoming, the countryside will be ruined?