§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes to discuss with the Greater London Council its decision to cease housing construction in outer London and to concentrate new building on Thamesmead and docklands.
§ Mr. FreesonMy right hon. Friend had a preliminary meeting with Mr. Cutler to discuss the new council's policies on 10th June. I hope to have a
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COMMONS REGISTRATION ACT 1965* DISPUTES Position at 30th June 1977 Number of objections† received Number of disputes heard‡ Number of disputes resolved Number of disputes remaining to be heard‡ England County— Avon … 458 40 33 457 Bedfordshire … 44 53 53 7 Berkshire … 155 4 4 114 Buckinghamshire … 67 67 36 94 Cambridgeshire … 107 25 12 19 Cheshire … 39 16 10 36 Cleveland … 272 11 2 9 Cornwall … 1,398 266 185 1,623 Cumbria … 914 17 16 340 Derbyshire … 19 24 19 1 Devon … 774 128 71 10,757 further talk about housing matters with the Chairman of the GLC Housing Policy Committee shortly.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what ministerial consent is required under the London Government Act 1963 to enable the Greater London Council to transfer its housing stock to the London boroughs or to any other authorities or agencies; and what criteria will govern his granting of such consent.
§ Mr. ShoreLocal authorities may transfer existing housing stock to another authority by mutual agreement. Generally, my consent is required only if the transfer is at less than best price, includes land used for open space or acquired compulsorily, or there are subsidy implications. Transfers can also be effected by an order under the London Government Act 1963; such orders have in the past been made only at the request of both authorities concerned.