§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why his instructions in Circular No. 57/66 dated 17th October, 1966, to the effect that surplus land which is not sold back to former owners under the Crichel Down procedure will first be offered to local authorities, do not apply to houses and property generally; if this right will be extended to the widow of a former owner; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacCollCircular No. 57/66 makes it plain that the Crichel Down procedure is not affected by the new arrangements for offering surplus land (including buildings) to local authorities.