§ Mr. Haselhurstasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice he has received from local authority associations about the future of overspill estates; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonThe associations have submitted written comments on a draft circular and expanded on these at a recent meeting. The comments reflect differing views on the emphasis which any circular should place on the transfer of ownership. The issue of a circular is now being considered in the light of the various comments.