HC Deb 19 July 1978 vol 954 cc228-9W
Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to strengthen the powers of local authorities to prevent non-conforming industrial activities in green belt areas.

Mr. Guy Barnett

Local planning authorities have powers to control development in their areas. Where there is a breach of development control enforcement powers are available. If the hon. Member wishes to put forward proposals for strengthening the legisla-

HOUSEHOLDS LACKING EXCLUSIVE USE OF ONE OR MORE AMENITIES AND NUMBER OF RENOVATION GRANTS APPROVED: WEST LANCASHIRE, SEFTON, ST. HELENS AND KNOWSLEY
Households lacking exclusive use of one or more amenities (hot water, fixed bath or shower, inside WC) Renovation grants approved:
1971 Census: Percentage Per 1,000 population
1976 1977
West Lancashire … … … … … 11.8 1.0 0.7
Sefton … … … … … … 15.9 2.7 4.0
St. Helens … … … … … … 22.3 3.2 1.7
Knowsley … … … … … … 4.4 0.5 0.2