HC Deb 23 January 1984 vol 52 c401W
Mr. Heddle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to repeal section 142 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend has no plans to repeal section 142 of the Local Government Act 1972. But he is keeping a close watch on the use which some authorities make of this power.