HC Deb 29 June 1950 vol 476 cc254-5W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what is the value of roads, sewerage, water, gas and electricity services respectively which will be necessary in each of the new towns; and the value of such work so far executed.

Mr. Dalton

It is impossible to say at this stage what will be the final cost in each of the new towns of providing these services. The following table gives the cost of work already executed by New Town Development Corporations. This does not include the cost of similar work done by local authorities, statutory undertakers or gas or electricity boards.

caravans by local authorities, who, under the present law, cannot refuse a licence providing sanitary requirements are complied with.

Mr. Dalton

I have received representations on this subject from the Trottiscliffe Parish Council, and I am inquiring into these. Local authorities already have power to purchase land for parking lots. The establishment of permanent new sites is controlled under the Town and Country Planning Act and the Public Health Act, and the local planning authority are free to refuse permission.