HC Deb 25 July 1983 vol 46 cc298-9W
Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to reduce the housing allocation in 1983–84 of the Peterborough Development Corporation; and if he will make a statement.

Sir George Young

In response to representations by my hon. Friend we propose to reduce the corporation's 1983–84 housing allocation by £250,000. This sum will be transferred to the Department of Health and Social Security so that it can be devoted to health care facilities in the Peterborough health district, which serves the new town. The consequential amendments to the cash limits within which this expenditure falls will be announced in due course.