§ Mr. Idris Owenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made in securing the participation 294W of private enterprise in new town schemes; and what is his latest estimate of the element of private capital in the Central Lancashire New Town.
§ Mr. AmeryIt is estimated that in 1970–71 private capital financed more than half the factories and shops built on land provided by new town corporation in England. Yesterday, my right hon. Friend asked corporations to take fresh measures to secure more private housebuilding, and to report progress. I hope that at least half the houses in Central Lancashire New Town will be owner-occupied.