§ 1. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning whether Meopham, near Gravesend, is to be the site of one of the new towns; and if he will make a detailed statement on the development proposed.
§ The Minister of Town and Country Planning (Mr. Silkin)The matter is under consideration, and I am not at present in a position to make any statement.
§ Sir W. SmithersBefore the right hon. Gentleman comes to a decision, will he visit the site so that a suitable reception can be prepared for him?
§ Mr. SilkinI will certainly visit the site.
§ Sir W. SmithersWill the right hon. Gentleman give notice of his visit?
§ 5. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning if he will give a detailed list of the sites and numbers of the proposed satellite towns.
§ Mr. SilkinA new town is to be established at Stevenage. I am not at present in a position to say how many other new 960 towns there will be or where they will be situated.
§ Sir W. SmithersMay I repeat my supplementary question on Question No. 1?
§ Mr. SilkinMay I repeat my reply to that supplementary question?