§ 28. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what the position is with regard to the proposed new town at Basildon.
§ Mr. SilkinI have consulted the local authorities who appear to me to be concerned, and they have all expressed support in principle for a new town at Basildon. The next step is to publish a draft78W Designation Order and this I hope to do within the next few days.