§ 42 and 43. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs (1) when he received a request from the Northumberland County Council to receive a deputation to discuss the development of the new towns at Killingworth and Cramlington; and what reply he gave;
(2) what action he proposes to take to assist the county of Northumberland in its new towns development; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend has agreed to see a deputation from the Northumberland County Council to discuss, among other things, the County Council's views about the future of Killingworth and Cramlington. The initial request by the County Council was made 45W at the end of last year but they have subsequently been seen by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development.