HC Deb 30 September 1941 vol 374 c479W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings what are the terms of reference of the Council of Ministers, of which Lord Reith is Chairman, and the Minister of Health and the Secretary of State for Scotland the other Members.

Mr. Hicks

The terms of reference areTo ensure that the administration of the Town and Country Planning Acts and of any legislation implementing the recommendations made in the First Report of the Uthwatt Committee shall proceed in conformity with long-term planning policy, as it is progressively developed.

Mr. Bossom

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether any steps have been taken to prevent profiteering in land since the commencement of the war; and, if not, whether he will give this matter his consideration?

Mr. Hicks

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement on the recommendations of the Uthwatt Committee, which my right hon. Friend the Minister without Portfolio circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT of 17th July.