§ 22. Mr. Dixonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has received representations from the Central Council for Physical Recreation on the sales of sports grounds by local authorities.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneI have received some representations from the Central Council of Physical Recreation about the alleged sale of school playing fields. I am also aware of the recent statements to the press by the secretary of that council about the alleged loss of recreational land held by public bodies.
§ 46. Mr. McNallyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will hold discussions with the secretary of the Central Council of Physical Recreation concerning the disposal by local authorities of playing fields for development and other purposes.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneI meet regularly with the CCPR chairman to discuss a range of subjects. I am due to meet him again during the next week or two when doubtless the sale of playing fields will come up: but the CCPR have not asked for a separate meeting on this subject.