HC Deb 23 January 1951 vol 483 cc11-2
22. Mr. Russell

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what steps are being taken to provide employment for residents in the Hemel Hempstead satellite town.

Mr. Dalton

Hemel Hempstead is a new town, not a satellite town. The present programme for factory development, building operations and provision of services ensures employment for all workers who will become resident in the new town during the next three years.

Mr. Russell

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that these steps will be adequate when the movement of population to the new town becomes large? Will there be any employment for civil servants?

Mr. Dalton

I should like to see more civil servants move out to new towns, and I hope that in due course some will so move. Plans are being examined. As my answer said, I am satisfied that for the next three years we have covered all the employment required. To see beyond three years at present is doubtful crystal-gazing.