§ 2. Mr. van Straubenzeeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what changes he has made in policy in respect of appeals coming to him against refusals by Berkshire County Council to permit residential development in certain parts of that county.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonMy right hon. Friend's policy remains to consider each appeal on its merits.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeWill the Minister therefore kindly explain why, in a recent appeal made to him on a substantial development in my constituency, in Charvil, the Minister clearly indicated that, with certain technical points, he would welcome the matter being referred back to him, his policy seeming to be to encourage substantial development in an area which is already expanding very fast?
§ Mr. SkeffingtonWhat I said remains quite true. My right hon. Friend must consider each case on its merits. At the same time, he has to ensure that there is sufficient building land to cater for the requirements in the Home Counties.