HC Deb 25 October 1960 vol 627 cc243-4W
Colonel Beamish

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he has taken up with the local authority associations the importance of taking full advantage of the opportunities afforded by the law to deal with hard cases arising from the making up of private streets under the 1875 and the 1892 codes; and what guidance he has now given.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Welsh Affairs, following his departmental survey of present arrangements for making up private streets, what discussions he has had with local authority associations on this subject; and what guidance he will give to local authorities about the treatment of cases of hardship.

Mr. H. Brooke

A draft circular has been shown to the local authority associations for comment. As soon as it is issued I will send copies to my hon. and gallant Friend and to the hon. Member.