§ 103. Mr. Fieldasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the result of his discussions with local authorities concerning Defence (General) Regulation 68CA.
§ Mr. MarplesRepresentations in favour of retaining this Regulation were made to my right hon. Friend by representatives of the Local Authorities' Association. As he considers, however, that the Regulation is no longer necessary, and that the Town and Country Planning Act,154W 1947, provides adequate powers to prevent the loss of housing accommodation by change of use, he has so informed the local authorities and has also intimated to them that he proposes to make an order requiring planning authorities to consult housing authorities on any application for planning permission which they propose to allow for change of use from housing.