HC Deb 22 March 1989 vol 149 c640W
68. Mr. James Lamond

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on his proposals on cheap housing deals between councils and developers.

Mr. Howard

I assume the hon. Member is referring to the announcement in the House by my right hon. Friend on 3 February 1989 at columns 433–34 about the role of the planning system in securing the release of land for low-cost housing to meet specific local needs in rural areas.

My Department has received a considerable number of inquiries and representations in response to our announcement which has been generally welcomed as a positive measure in helping to meet the need for suitable low-cost housing in rural areas.