§ 8. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what results were obtained at the conference called by his regional officer in Newcastle-under-Lyme on 22nd May on land for housing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanI understand that as a result of the conference the borough council will be putting in a revised application.
§ Mr. SwinglerWhile thanking the Minister for arranging the conference, which it seems may well produce some temporary easement of the situation, may I ask him whether he will instruct his officers to keep a continuous watch on the problem of housing site shortage in the county area of North Staffordshire, because the problem is likely to persist?
§ Mr. MacmillanYes, Sir. I have quite an interest in trying to make sites available for housing.