§ 39. Mr. Gurdenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will encourage local planning authorities to grant planning permission for a larger proportion of bed-sitting one-bedroom type accommodation to be erected by private enterprise, in order to provide more dwellings for the young married, the aged and single persons, so freeing larger accommodation.
§ Mr. Graham PageMy right hon. Friend recognises the need for this type of accommodation in certain areas. But it would not be appropriate for him to give guidance to local planning authorities on a matter which is primarily for local consideration.