Commission for the New Towns (Hansard, 26 June 1986)

HC Deb 26 June 1986 vol 100 c303W 303W

§ Mr. Murphy
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation at an early date to extend the powers of the Parliamentary and Local Government Commissioner to investigate matters relating to the Commission for the New Towns.

§ Mr. Tracey
The Government have made the commitment to extend the jurisdiction of the parliamentary and local ombudsmen to new town bodies, including the Commission for New Towns (Cmnd. 9563, July 1985). This proposal will be implemented when a suitable legislative opportunity arises.