HC Deb 22 December 1972 vol 848 cc487-8W
Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities have contacted regional offices of the Department of the Environment since they received circular 41/72; and how many local authorities have invited the Department of Environment to advise.

Mr. Channon

Local authorities and the Department's regional offices are constantly in touch over proposals for general improvement areas. The number of these contacts is not recorded.

Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities have carried out the review urged in paragraph 5 of the circular 41 /72.

Mr. Peyton

I announced my decision in August 1971.