HC Deb 17 April 1973 vol 855 cc93-4W
Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to amend the Housing Acts of 1957 and 1969 in respect of clearance, redevelopment and general improvement areas to make provision for full consultation with the residents involved before their homes are subject to compulsory purchase orders.

Mr. Channon

This would not be appropriate but I would refer the hon. Member to the remarks made by my hon. Friend during the debate on the Motion for the Adjournment on 16th February 1973.—[Vol. 850, c. 1722.]

Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will encourage local authorities adequately to publicise their development plans along the lines recommended in the Skeffington Report, and before they are submitted to him for approval.

Mr. Graham Page

My right hon. and learned Friends the Secretary of State for the Environment and the Secretary of State for Wales have issued their circular about publicity for development plans. I am sending to the hon. Member a copy of the circular (DOE 52/72, Welsh Office 104/72).