§ 33. Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will now say what site he has approved for Manchester's future municipal house-building programme.
§ Mr. SandysI have nothing to add at present to the reply which I gave the hon. Member on 5th June.
§ Mr. GriffithsWhen will the right hon. Gentleman stop dithering about this matter which he has had before him for two years? He has had innumerable consultations with Manchester Corporation and the surrounding authorities. He admits the validity of Manchester's claim and its housing needs. All its available land will be exhausted by the end of next year. When will he consider doing something about that?
§ Mr. SandysIt is rather important that the local authorities concerned should try to find a solution which is agreeable to all concerned. That is what I am still trying to do. If it is not possible, then we shall have to consider what alternatives are open to us.
§ Mr. GriffithsDue to the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment.