§ 54. Mrs. Doris Fisherasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will consider advising local authorities who grant planning permission for private housing development to make available some land in their schemes for social needs, such as small group homes for children, hostels for the mentally handicapped, and aged persons housing schemes with wardens.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineAuthorities have, of course cower to acquire land,132W either by agreement or compulsory purchase, for the special facilities the hon. Member has in mind. I am sure they are well aware of the need to keep watch for suitable sites when private housing development is proposed.