§ 52. Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will now make a statement on the likely availability of land for private house building over the next five years; and what recent surveys he has conducted to assist him in policy consideration of this matter.
§ Mr. OakesAvailability will depend on the continuing concerted activities of local authorities and builders first to identify land needed and suitable for development and second to bring it forward. Recent surveys include a local authority review of land with planning permission and the four-monthly Private Enterpise Housing Enquiry.