§ 33. Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Health whether he can give the House any information relative to the London County Council's proposal to build 1,600 houses at North Hanwell, Middlesex; whether there was any opposition from the local authorities at the inquiry held; and whether he has come to a final decision with regard to this proposal on receipt of the report of his inspector who attended the inquiry?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)My right hon. Friend has received an application from the London County Council for approval to the erection of 1,668 houses and flats on the site of the Hanwell Residential School, and an inquiry was held on the 18th of this month. The application was opposed by the Ealing Borough Council and the West Middlesex Joint Town Planning Committee. The inspector's report is at present under consideration.
§ Mr. THORNECan the hon. Gentleman say how long it will be before a decision is given, so that the London County Council can get on with the work of building, which is very urgent?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREAs soon as possible. Within the next week or so.
§ Mr. THORNEWhat is the reason of the opposition from the two local authorities in question?