§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on the work to date of the multi-disciplinary team set up to implement the Community Land Act 1975; whether the staffing numbers and establishment costs remain as stated in the reply by the right hon. Member for Deptford (Mr. Silkin) to the hon. Member for Melton on 8th March 1976; what specific action has so far ensued from the team; 539W and whether staffing reductions are contemplated in the light of the cut-back of public expenditure in implementing the Act.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe team provides professional advice on the Community Land Act, and to the Environmental Board, both on a continuous basis. It also supplies the Secretariat to the Environmenttal Board. There is provision for 11 staff. Salaries and general administrative expenses in 1976–77 are estimated at £83,000. Staffing requirements will be kept under review.