HC Deb 19 July 1960 vol 627 cc25-6W
73. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what effect the increasing cost of land has had on housing by local authorities, housing associations and those built for owner occupiers; and whether he will introduce legislation to curb the actions of land speculators.

Mr. H. Brooke

As regards the first part of the Question, there is nothing I can add to the statements made by the Government spokesmen in yesterday's debate. As regards the last part, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 5th July to Questions by the hon. Members for Hayes and Harlington (Mr. Skeffington) and Fife, West (Mr. W. Hamilton).