HC Deb 24 March 1953 vol 513 cc634-5
9. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what action he is taking to assist Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to acquire more land for housing so as to prevent a breakdown in the borough's housing programme, with particular reference to the necessity of releasing agricultural land for the purpose.

Mr. H. Macmillan

I have just received the council's proposals, and I will have them examined in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture.

Mr. Swingler

Is the Minister aware that this matter is now very urgent, as Newcastle-under-Lyme has land for only another 12 months' use? Will he, therefore, take action as speedily as possible?

Mr. Macmillan

This is an urgent matter, but there are difficulties, in view of the points raised in earlier Questions about the need for conserving agricultural land.

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