HC Deb 06 December 1966 vol 737 c247W
8. Miss Quennell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that some county councils are accepting search-fees from prospective purchasers of property in their administrative counties seeking information in connection with road and other development programmes which could affect the property, to which they intentionally return misleading information; and if he will introduce legislation to ensure that only accurate information is given.

Mr. MacColl

No. Authorities answer inquiries on their future programmes voluntarily under arrangements made with the legal profession, and they have to take that in giving all information relevant for prospective purchasers they do not unfairly prejudice the position of prospective vendors. I have no reason to believe that they are failing in this task.

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