§ Mr. Pagetasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is his decision on the proposed designation of Northampton as a new town.
§ Mr. GreenwoodI have decided to proceed with the expansion of Northampton under the New Towns Act. The decision letter has just been issued, and I have sent a copy to the hon. Member, together with a copy of the report of the Inspector who held a public local inquiry into objections last October. Designation will cover 19,952 acres, including
ESTIMATED NUMBERS OF DWELLINGS LACKING CERTAIN AMENITIES: APRIL, 1966 (ENGLAND AND WALES) England Wales Amenity lacking Thousands Percentage of all dwellings Thousands Percentage of all dwellings Fixed bath … … … 2,160 15 180 21 Hot water tap … … … 1,760 12 130 15 Internal water closet … … … 2,870 20 250 29