HC Deb 16 May 1972 vol 837 c87W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will seek powers to protect the tourist industry in London by preventing developers from reducing the amount of rented accommodation for tourist service workers in the heart of London: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Grant

No. It would not be appropriate to intervene in housing or planning matters, responsibility for which rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.