§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will reconsider his decision not to consent to the borrowing of money by the Swindon Corporation for the development of a playing field at Penhill, in view of the growing need for outdoor recreational facilities for nearly 3,000 children living on this estate.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI understand that the land is already being used for recreation; what is at issue is solely the expenditure of money on equipment. I do not think that this can be held to be of great urgency in relation to other important needs, but I should be prepared to look at the matter again later.