§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why he has withheld permission for the Manchester City Corporation to purchase properties in areas proposed for redevelopment as school playing fields not before 1971.
§ Mr. RedheadThe area in question is not yet scheduled for redevelopment and the land will not be required for some years. In present economic circumstances, my right hon. Friend could not justify the use of public funds for acquiring the property immediately.