§ 66. Mr. Hutchinsonasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what progress has been made in the preparation of the regional plan for Greater London; and when it is anticipated that this plan will be made public?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonSubstantial progress has been made in the preparation of the regional plan to which my hon. and learned Friend refers. I hope to receive it during February next.
§ Mr. HutchinsonWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that it will not be easy to proceed with the planning either of the Greater London area or of the County of London area until this plan is made public?
§ Mr. MorrisonI am aware of that. There are two dangers. One is that the plan may be unduly delayed, and the other is that it may be founded on inadequate research work. I am informed by those who have to undertake the work that it has proved slower than was expected. Our object is to complete it, and to see that the plan is based on facts.
§ Mr. McEnteeWhat is the area of Greater London mentioned in the Question?
§ Mr. MorrisonI could not answer that accurately without notice, but I will inform the hon. Member of the area covered.
§ Mr. John WilmotWill my right hon. Friend keep in mind the dangers arising in the Greater London area from the acquisition of land during the interim period for purposes which are not in conformity with this plan?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir; I am aware of that. But, of course, very little development can take place in the period with which we are concerned.