§ Mr. Carterasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the recommended standard for the provision of recreational open space per head of population.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsThere is no recommended standard for this but the Sports Council, in its publication "Planning for Sport", recommended methods by which local authorities can assess their own sports requirements. I will send the hon. Member a copy.
§ Mr. Carterasked the Secretary of State for the Environment by what authority he directs local authorities to improve recreational provision.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsMy right hon. Friend has no statutory powers to give local authorities directions in this matter.