HC Deb 18 February 1969 vol 778 cc193-4
28. Mr. Allason

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will make a statement on his policy regarding the report on the ownership and management of housing in new towns.

Mr. K. Robinson

I have at present nothing to add to the Answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Rugby (Mr. William Price) on 17th December, 1968.—[Vol. 775 c. 323–4.]

Mr. Allason

As it has been the Government's policy since 1966 to have 50 per cent. home ownership in new towns, why do not the Government take steps to deal with the main obstacle, which is to decide what is the proper selling price to sitting tenants?

Mr. Robinson

I have already explained to the House and to the lion. Gentleman that these are complicated matters, but he has accurately stated the Government's policy. He will also know of the recently published Cullingworth Report, which produced a number of proposals and suggestions which the Government are at present considering.