§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to speed up the sale of industrial and commercial assets in the new towns such as Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. StanleyThe Commission for the New Towns under its new chairman is addressing itself vigorously to its disposals programme. If my hon. Friend is concerned about the disposal of any particular asset or assets, I should be grateful if he would provide me with details.
§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made towards completing the transfer of community related assets in the new towns such as Welwyn Garden City and Hatfied; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungAt present I have nothing to add to the answer my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Construction gave my hon. Friend on 29 April 1982.—[Vol. 22, c.329.]
§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Welwyn and Hatfield on 27 April 1981, Official Report, c. 331, what decision was taken on the question of separate assistance in cases where demolition of former new town housing is more economic than repair.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend decided against providing any special assistance in such cases, as my hon. Friend was informed on 13 July 1981.