HC Deb 15 November 1945 vol 415 cc2318-9
45. Mr. Stokes

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give instructions to all Departments that before any buildings are put up in any district, consultation will take place both with the local municipal authorities and with the local joint planning committee.

The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)

As far as I am aware Departments do consult the appropriate local authorities before putting up buildings. If my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind where consultation has not taken place, perhaps he will forward details to the Department concerned which will, I am sure, make full investigations.

Mr. Stokes

May I ask the Leader of the House whether his reply means that this instruction is properly understood by the Service Departments, because they are the main offenders, for they take action without consulting the local authority or the local joint planning committee? I should be glad to send him details.

Mr. Morrison

If my hon. Friend will be good enough to do that, I will certainly see that they are investigated.