§ Mr. Christopher Hawkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment concerning which sites owned by local authorities and statutory bodies he has received representations from house builders requesting him to use his power under the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 to issue a disposal order requiring local authorities or statutory undertakers to dispose of the site; and how many disposal orders he has made subsequent to these requests.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneRepresentations have been received from time to time in respect of a number of sites. It would be inappropriate to give details since the representations were not made on the footing that their contents would be published. No disposal directions have yet been made.
§ Dr. Hampsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many sites with housing potential are on the Leeds land register; how many the city council has released in the last two years; and if he is satisfied with its record of disposal.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneAbout 70 sites at present on the Leeds land register are considered to have some potential464W for housing. Leeds city council has notified the release of seven sites totalling 126 acres for housing in the last two years. I am never content to see land that might readily be developed remain on land registers. I am currently considering what further action might be taken to secure the release of more sites nationally.