§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress made to date in preparing the New Towns Commission to take over responsibility for assets at present held by Harlow Development Corporation; and if he will indicate what local presence the Commission is likely to have.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettIt is for the Commission for the New Towns to decide what organisation it needs to take over the assets of Harlow Development Corporation. While it has not yet finalised the arrangements it is making in consultation with the development corporation, I understand it is proposing to appoint a local manager in Harlow with an initial staff of about 60.