HC Deb 12 June 1979 vol 968 cc173-4W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what instructions he proposes to issue to local authorities which have acquired land under the Community Land Act, which it is proposed to abolish by legislation; if it is the intention of his Department to advise local authorities to offer this land to private developers as a whole; or if the local authorities will be given discretion in this matter.

Mr. Rifkind

Restrictions on the disposal of land by local authorities have already been removed by Scottish Development Department circular 29/1979, a copy of which will be found in the Library. Further advice about ending the community land scheme will be issued in due course.

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