HC Deb 02 November 1988 vol 139 cc682-3W
45. Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the future of New Towns Commission property in Basildon.

Mr. Trippier

The Commission for the New Towns is in the process of disposing of its holdings of land and commercial and industrial property in Basildon. It is also making arrangements for the transfer of community-related assets to appropriate successor bodies. The Government's proposals for the transfer of new town housing to new landlords, including properties owned by the Commission for the New Towns in Basildon, are set out in the consultation paper "New Town Housing Transfer" issued by my Department on 23 August.