asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will ask the Royal Fine Art Commission to hold a special inquiry and issue a report on how industrial cities and towns can as quickly as possible be cleaned, beautified and laid out with trees, shrubs, plants, turf, and on other matters that will improve public amenity and artistic importance, including the cleaning of buildings, the provision of more trees and seats on main roads and shopping centres, suitable music, and an increase in shelters and omnibus shelters.

As I said in reply to a Question by the hon. Member on 6th June, there are current a number of vigorous programmes, trends, and campaigns which all serve to improve the urban environment. My right hon. Friend does not think it appropriate to ask the Royal Fine Art Commission to carry out a special inquiry.