asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what administrative action he will take to designate Cramlington as a new town under the New Towns Act; and if he will initiate discussions on this matter, in view of the need for faster industrial development in south-east Northumberland.

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will designate the Killingworth Township as a new town under the New Towns Development Act.

My right hon. Friend does not think designation under the New Towns Act is necessary in either case.