HC Deb 23 May 1985 vol 79 cc499-500W
Dr. Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment in respect of which local authorities he has used his powers under (a) section 17(4) of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 and (b) section 17(5) of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I have recently exercised my powers under section 17 (4) of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 to direct the London boroughs of Brent, Haringey, and Greenwich, and the metropolitan district of St. Helens, to submit special reports on new building work carried out by their direct labour organisations. I have not yet exercised my powers under section 17(5) of the Act.