§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what procedures have to be completed before a new town can extend its boundaries; and what plans the Skelmersdale New Town Corporation has to extend its boundaries to take in the area around Kings Moss.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe statutory procedure is the same as that for designation of a new town as set out in Section 1 of and Schedule 1 to the New Towns Act 1965. Section 1 in particular requires the Secretary of State to consult the 247W local authorities concerned before making an order.
Such consultations are currently taking place on a proposal made by Skelmersdale Development Corporation to extend its boundaries in order to meet the originally planned population and employment targets. One of the proposed extension areas lies about half a mile to the north of Kings Moss.