HC Deb 17 February 1959 vol 600 cc30-1W
82. Mrs. Slater

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will introduce legislation to enable him to provide adequate technical help to large-scale undertakings, including local authorities, joint boards and water boards.

Mr. Brooke

These authorities are, in general, well able to solve their technical problems through their own professional officers, if necessary with the help of consultants, or with the informal advice of my Department which is always readily available. I am not aware of the need for any fresh statutory powers, but if the hon. Lady has a particular difficulty in mind I shall be glad to consider it.