§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will accept full responsibility, including any possible legal responsibility, for the opinions expressed in the leaflet regarding the Community Land Act, a specimen of which is annexed to DoE Circular 23/76, which requires local authorities using the leaflet to make specific reference to the fact that the leaflet is reproduced from his circular.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe suggested leaflet is designed to give a general and helpful explanation in simple terms to members of the public of how planning permissions may be affected by the community land scheme. It is not written in legal language and does not attempt to set out the position definitively.