HC Deb 18 June 1975 vol 893 c448W
Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in any legislative proposals for the abolition of the tied cottage system, he will provide for the contemporaneous abolition of planning restrictions on premises designed to restrict their occupation to agricultural workers.

Mr. Armstrong

It is as yet too early for me to forecast the content of these proposals.

Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the number of units of tied or service accommodation provided by the regional water authorities and the number of quarters vacant at 31st March 1975.

Mr. Denis Howell

This is a matter of management for the water authorities. I understand that the information is not readily available, but I will write to the hon. Member.