HC Deb 31 March 1971 vol 814 cc371-2W
41. Mr. Jay

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to ensure that surplus railway land still available in London is used for new council house building, in view of the worsening housing situation in London.

Mr. Graham Page

British Railways already offer their surplus land in the first instance to the local authorities. The purpose for which such land is used is for the authorities to decide.

45. Mr. Gordon Walker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has to assist local authorities in the inner and outer London areas to acquire surplus land owned by British Rail for the purpose of municipal housing development.

Mr. Graham Page

British Railways already offer their surplus land in the first instance to local authorities.