§ Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will expedite decisions in regard to the allocation of land in the South Ribble area for housing development in view of the high demand which South Ribble Borough Council has for council housing.
§ Mr. FreesonI am not aware of any matters which are currently before the Department for consideration which concern the allocation of land in the South Ribble area for housing development. However, if my hon. Friend will write to me giving more details of the matter208W which concerns him I shall consider what can be done.