§ 68. Mr. James LamondTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on his proposals on cheap housing deals between councils and developers.
§ Mr. HowardI assume the hon. Member is referring to the announcement in the House by my right hon. Friend on 3 February 1989 at columns 433–34 about the role of the planning system in securing the release of land for low-cost housing to meet specific local needs in rural areas.
My Department has received a considerable number of inquiries and representations in response to our announcement which has been generally welcomed as a positive measure in helping to meet the need for suitable low-cost housing in rural areas.