HC Deb 16 November 1944 vol 404 c2125
74. Mr. Geoffrey Hutchinson

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning whether he can now say when it is expected that the regional plan for Greater London will be published.

The Minister of Town and Country Planning (Mr. W. S. Morrison)

General publication of Professor Abercrombie's report will be unavoidably delayed for a few months. I hope, however, within the next few weeks to issue to local authorities in the Greater London region a working edition which will contain the full text, but it will not be possible to include in this edition all the maps which accompany the report.

Mr. Hutchinson

In view of the importance of this matter, will my right hon. Friend now endeavour to expedite publication of this plan?

Mr. Morrison

Yes, Sir, I am trying my best to expedite the matter. The difficulty is purely that of manufacture.

Mr. R. C. Morrison

Is the object of the Minister, in issuing these proposals to local authorities, to ask them to take any action, or merely for their guidance and consideration?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

It is to enable them to consider the proposals, and to let me have their comments upon them.