§ 8. Sir GIFFORD FOX [for Major EDMONDSON)asked the Minister of Transport whether he has considered the resolution sent to him by the Oxfordshire County Council in reference to certain actions on the part of the Central Electricty Board; and whether he will take such steps as may be necessary to ensure co-operation and consultation in the future between the board and local authorities in whose areas operations by the board are contemplated?
Mr. STANLEYI have considered the Resolution referred to as well as a previous request from the county council that I should use my influence with the board to induce them to meet the requirements of the council with regard to certain town planning proposals which were fiNaily settled only after the board's line was arranged. The board have agreed at, I understand, some inconvenience and expense, to alter the site of two towers which, I hope, will be regarded as a reasonable arrangement. With regard to the second part of the question, I am informed by the board that it is their practice to co-operate with local authorities so far as possible.