HC Deb 22 June 1948 vol 452 cc118-9W
44. Mr. Dumpleton

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what steps he is taking to publish, in simple non-technical and non-legal language, explanations of the regulations under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947, regarding development charges.

81. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what action he is taking to inform the public of the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947, which come into operation on 1st July.

Mr. King

Newspaper advertisements will draw attention to the coming into operation of the Act. These advertisements will advise people not to buy or sell land until they have found out their position under the Act, and will tell them that leaflets about various aspects of the Act will be obtainable free from local authority offices. Posters are also being supplied to local authorities. An Explanatory Memorandum on the Act has been prepared and Part II of it is about to be published and will be available at the Stationery Office. A popular booklet in question and answer form will also be ready fairly soon. On development charges the Central Land Board have published an explanatory pamphlet in simple language known as Form D.I.A. Copies can be got from any local authority in England, Scotland and Wales except in the London County Council area, where they can be got from County Hall, or, in the City of London, from the Town Clerk's office.