HC Deb 17 June 1937 vol 325 c557
47. Mr. MacLaren

asked the Minister of Health whether he will take immediate action to stop land and building speculators who are enclosing shore lands, building upon them, and charging the public who wish to bathe in the sea?

Sir K. Wood

Local authorities have power under the Planning Act to control development along the sea coast, but if the hon. Member will inform me of any particular area which he has in mind I will look into the position.