§ 35. Colonel ROPNERasked the Minister of Health whether he will give the details of the cases in which local authorities empowered to buy land at the 2294 sides of classified roads for the purpose of preserving amenities have disposed of any portion of such land for building purposes?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREMy right hon. Friend regrets that he is not able to provide the information. The three county councils who have the power to buy land in the circumstances mentioned by my hon. Friend have this power under local Acts which also empower them to dispose of land so acquired without my right hon. Friend's consent.
§ Mr. C. WILLIAMSDoes the hon. Gentleman know of any single instance in which they have disposed of land?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREWe should not be informed at the Ministry of Health, and I do not happen to know.