§ 2. Mr. Cleggasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what plans he has for enabling more decisions affecting local authority loan sanction applications to be taken in his Department's area offices.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend has arranged recently for schemes for the reclamation of derelict land within a limit of £150,000 per case to be settled in the regional offices.
§ Mr. CleggCould not the hon. Gentleman extend this devolution of authority to his regional offices so as to speed up administration?
§ Mr. MacCollFacilities in the regional offices have been expanded, but it is too early to say that any extension would result in economies or speed.