HC Deb 01 May 1980 vol 983 c604W
Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he plans to take to ensure that the release of surplus local authority land for private development is not prevented by the use of compulsory purchase powers by other local authorities.

Mr. Heseltine

Such orders would be contrary to Government policy, and I would reject them without an inquiry.

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