HC Deb 03 July 1974 vol 876 c164W
54. Mr. Silverman

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider applying to Birmingham the restrictions on office building which have applied to London and the South-East under various Acts of Parliament.

Mr. Tierney

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to control the provision of prestige office development in Birmingham.

Mr. John Silkin

I am considering a proposal submitted by the former City of Birmingham Corporation for the extension of the office development control to the Midlands area.