§ 169. Mr. Toucheasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what new form of control is implied by his announcement that positive action will be taken to prevent Stevenage from becoming a dormitory town; and will this new form of control necessitate legislation.
§ Mr. SilkinI am confident that it will be possible to provide for the growth of industry and commerce in Stevenage concurrently with the increase in the population. This process will be reflected in the policy to be followed by the corporation as landlord in granting leases. Without any necessity for fresh legislation these two factors should ensure that Stevenage does not become a dormitory town.