§ 34. Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if toe will make a statement on the policy he will adopt towards the location of new office building; and whether he will seek powers to prohibit new developments which conflict with public policy.
§ The Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs (Sir Keith Joseph)This is under urgent consideration.
§ Mr. PrenticeAs a new Minister, will he show whatever urgency he can about this? Does he agree that there is no hope of having an intelligent policy for the distribution of employment until there is an intelligent policy over the distribution of office and that no one will solve the problem of housing in London until the latter problem has been solved?
§ Sir K. JosephI can only repeat what I said.
§ Mr. WainwrightWill the right hon. Gentleman also take into account the number of betting offices being put up at present? Will he restrict this number until more houses are built?
§ Sir K. JosephThat is a separate matter, but when betting offices need planning permission all such factors are taken into account.