Commission for the New Towns

HC Deb 17 February 1982 vol 18 c161W

13. Mr. Dover

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to legislate to wind up the Commission for the New Towns.

Mr. Stanley

When a place can be found in the legislative programme.

38. Mr. Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make an early announcement on the date on which the Commission for the New Towns will be wound up.

Mr. Stanley

My right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to announce this date, which must depend on the form and timing of the necessary legislation.