§ Mr.Boyesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he now expects to publish his report on the future of the Washington new town; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungI intend to undertake very shortly consultations under section 41(1) of the New Towns Act 1981 which will review the wind-up date of 31 December 1985 for the three north-east new towns: Washington, Aycliffe and Peterlee. Allowing two months for consultations I hope to issue a decision on the future of these towns as soon as possible thereafter.