§ 1. Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what proposals for residential development he has received from Bristol City Council for the Paul Street area of Kingsdown and St. Michael's.
§ The Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs (Sir Keith Joseph)No proposals have yet been received for the Paul Street area, but layout plans for the south-eastern part of the Kings-down site are at present under discussion between technical officers of the Corporation and my Department.
§ Mr. CookeWill my right hon. Friend do his best in any consultations which he has with the Bristol City Council to ensure the balanced redevelopment of this area with plenty of homes and shops, particularly small shops?
§ Sir K. JosephYes, Sir, always remembering that the primary initiative is with the local authority.