HC Deb 01 June 1965 vol 713 cc188-9W
52 and 53. Mr. Atkinson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what steps he has taken to implement his crash programme for the building of North London overspill houses in the Lea Valley;

(2) if he will announce his time-table for the completion of the first 3,000 overspill tenancies to be allocated to the Borough of Harringey and thus enable that borough to harmonise its own demolition and building programme with the crash programme announced by the Government.

Mr. Mellish

The development which my hon. Friend has in mind would require planning permission. This aspect is under discussion between the Greater London Council and the Essex and Hertfordshire County Councils. My right hon. Friend is urging them to bring the planning issue to the point of decision as soon as possible.