§ Mr. Hobdenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will reconsider his refusal to grant loan sanction to Brighton Corporation for the purchase of certain properties in Brighton, as the decision will mean hardship to owners and increased costs to the corporation at a later date.
§ Mr. CrossmanMy Department has received a letter from the Council asking that I should reconsider the decision. The hon. Member will, of course, be aware of the Government's decision, announced in August, that expenditure on purchase of land in advance of requirements must in present circumstances be deferred wherever possible; and I am considering the Council's request in the light of this general decision.