HC Deb 22 October 1941 vol 374 c1778
48. Mr. Lindsay

asked the Minister without Portfolio whether any decision has been reached on the advisability of setting up a central planning authority; whether it is proposed to appoint two sets of regional officials from two Government Departments to advise on land planning; and to whom such officials are responsible?

Mr. Greenwood

I hope to have an early opportunity of making a statement to the House on certain aspects of my work, including the issues which my hon. Friend's Question raises. Perhaps he will be good enough to await the statement.

Mr. Lindsay

Will my right hon. Friend see that there are not two different sets of regional officials appointed, as such a method would be extremely wasteful and inefficient?

Mr. Greenwood

I think that when the hon. Member hears my statement he will see what is to be done.

Mr. Mander

Will the statement be made on the introduction of the proposed legislation?

Mr. Greenwood

I would not like to say without notice, because I have to consult about it, but it is very possible.

Captain McEwen

Could my right hon. Friend say, in general, how many advisers go to the making of one plan?

Mr. Greenwood

Not without notice— and not even with notice.