HC Deb 26 March 1941 vol 370 cc559-60
10. Mr. Simmonds

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings what consideration is being given to an increase in the permissible height of buildings in urban areas?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings (Mr. Hicks)

My hon. Friend's Question refers to a particular aspect of redevelopment, which will be considered in the review of the whole subject.

Mr. Simmonds

Will my hon. Friend bear in mind particularly that if we are to have wider streets and open areas in our cities, the only way in which the local authorities can maintain their present rateable value is by going high?

Mr. Hicks

That will be borne in mind.

Sir Percy Harris

Will the hon. Gentleman see that his Department is not rushed into committing itself in favour of sky-scrapers?