§ Mr. Brayasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of planning approvals for residential development in the boroughs of Bacup, Haslingden, and Rawtenstall respectively which have been given in each of the calendar years 1970, 1971 and 1972, and during January 1973 or to the latest available date.
§ Mr. Graham PageI am informed by the Lancashire County Council that figures for 1972 and 1973 are not yet available. The council tells me that the applications during 1970 and 1971 for houses—excluding those for minor developments such as garages, extensions, etc.—are as follows:
Bacup Haslingden Rawtenstall 1970 18 13 29 1971 21 24 31