§ 73. Mr. HindTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he last met representatives of the Rural Communities Council; and what matters were discussed.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State met representatives of Action with Communities in Rural England, the national body representing rural community councils, on 21 December 1988, when they formed part of a deputation from Rural Voice to discuss rural housing issues. He also spoke about rural housing to the annual general meeting of the Gloucestershire rural community council on 1 September 1988.