§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs to what extnet the Report and Proposals for the York and North Midlands General Review Area will affect the inquiry authorised by his Department on the Rivelin and Stan-nington areas; and when he will be able to announce his decision.
§ Sir K. JosephNot at all. I regret that I cannot say at present when I will be able to announce my decision.
§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs, whether, as an outcome of the Report and Proposals for the York and North Midlands General Review Area and in view of the need to consider the East and West Ridings as one region, he is satisfied that the increase in population and industrial expansion can be contained within the proposed boundaries for Sheffield, without further encroachment on the green belt; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephIt would be premature for me to comment on the Local Government Commission's report and proposals for the York and North Midlands General Review Area which were published only on the 24th June last. I am now awaiting representations from the local authorities and other bodies concerned. The land proposed for Sheffield's housing needs should be sufficient for the next decade.
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