§ 10. Miss WILKINSONasked the Minister of Health if he will state the reasons for his refusal of an inquiry into the Linthorpe Road widening scheme at Middlesbrough; whether the corporation applied for a loan in connection with the scheme; and whether he will be prepared, in view of the feeling aroused among the citizens, to consider again whether an inquiry might be in the best interests of all concerned?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI limited the loan sanction in this case to a sum which I considered reasonable. I did not agree to hold a local inquiry, because the questions raised seemed to me to be matters for the town council and the local electors, and that is still my view.
§ Miss WILKINSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that one of the largest meetings that has ever been held at Middlesbrough has been held on this matter and a strong protest was raised against the action of the Minister in refusing an inquiry, and in view of the great feeling that has been engendered, does he not think it is in the interest both of the corporation and the citizens to have an independent inquiry?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI should think it is for the electors to show their feeling the next opportunity they have.