§ 48. Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the demand for isolated houses in the countryside and that ample land of little or no agricultural value and often hidden from view is available for these houses; and if he will take steps to discourage planning authorities from keeping this land sterile and rabbit-ridden.
§ Mr. CrossmanIn 1960 my Ministry issued a booklet "New Houses in the Country" which sets out a policy on this matter, and I am sending the hon. Member a copy. I am aware of the demand to which the hon. Gentleman refers, but I am also aware of the dangers implicit in any unconditional surrender to it.