HC Deb 30 June 1983 vol 44 cc131-2W
Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on progress towards the winding-up of the Commission for the New Towns.

Sir George Young

The commission is making good progress with the disposal of its industrial and commercial assets. Agreement on packages of community-related assets for transfer to the district councils has been reached at Bracknell and at Welwyn-Hatfield and negotiations, are under way at the other towns.