HC Deb 17 November 1959 vol 613 cc949-50
1. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will amend the Use Classes Order made under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947, so as to enable planning authorities to control the establishment of second-hand oar markets over large areas designated for shopping and other purposes in county plans; and if he will make a statement on the result of his inquiries into this problem in the Home Counties, with special reference to the borough of Ilford and the county of Essex.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Sir Keith Joseph)

My right hon. Friend has come to the conclusion that some further control is needed over the use of ordinary shops for the sale of motor vehicles. He is now considering amending the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order, 1950, for this purpose.