HC Deb 25 July 1946 vol 426 c210
40. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that there is considerable apprehension in Malton at the proposal to acquire land for a police headquarters at Quarry Bank, Old Malton, and that the Malton Urban District Council is opposing the proposal; and whether he will hold a public local inquiry at Malton so that the objections to this proposal may receive due consideration.

Mr. Bevan

This matter has come before me on appeal under Defence Regulation 68CA against the refusal of the Malton Urban District Council to consent to the use of the premises for non-residential purposes. The appeal is at present under consideration. I do not think that on the particular issue on which the case comes before me it should be necessary to hold a local inquiry.

Mr. Turton

Before the Minister considers the appeal, will he hear the views of the inhabitants of Malton either at a public local inquiry or otherwise?

Mr. Bevan

I shall certainly consider all relevant factors before coming to a decision.