§ 33. Mr. MUGGERIDGEasked the Home Secretary whether he will initiate legislation enabling local authorities to intervene in cases where the establishment of a greyhound racecourse creates a public nuisance?
§ Mr. CLYNESLocal authorities already have certain powers in connection with town planning. I cannot undertake to intiate legislation as suggested, but any legislation introduced would, of course, be carefully considered by the Departments concerned.
§ Mr. MUGGERIDGEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in Romford, where there is no town planning, a syndicate is forcing one of these racecourses on the town, to the disadvantage of the whole of the inhabitants, and that we have no means of dealing with the point?
§ Mr. CLYNESThat point is in no way covered by Home Office authority; but on the general question I have caused a long letter to be sent to my hon. Friend, and he will find in it some supplementary information.