HC Deb 01 March 1949 vol 462 cc169-70
15. Mr. Tiffany

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what procedure will be adopted in the new towns for the allocating of shops, or shopping sites, to intending retailers.

The Minister of Town and Country Planning (Mr. Silkin)

This is essentially a matter for the corporations established by me under the Act of 1946 for the purposes of the development of the newtowns.

Mr. Tiffany

Is the Minister prepared to follow the lead given in New Zealand and to suggest that the customers, who are always supposed to be right, should have a say in this matter and that their wishes about types of retailers should be adhered to?

Mr. Silkin

I have no doubt that the new towns' corporations will take that into account.