HC Deb 22 February 1978 vol 944 c658W
Mr. Silvester

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment to what degree the building of back-to-back houses is prohibited; and what circulars have been issued to local planning authorities on the matter.

Mr. Armstrong

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to Section 5(i) of the Housing Act 1957. No circular on this issue has been sent to local authorities in recent years.