Mr. Farrasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether his consent was required before the disposal by Leicestershire county council to Oadby and Wigston borough council of the Parklands junior school annex in 1982.
Mr. MacfarlaneUnder statute my right hon. Friend's consent is required if a local authority proposes to dispose of land for less than the best consideration that can reasonably be obtained. In the case referred to, no application for this purpose was received by the Department.