HC Deb 07 July 1947 vol 439 c1803
95. Mr. Willis

asked the Minister of Works how much timber and other materials in short supply will be used in the work covered by the £22,000 licence granted to Edinburgh Varieties, Limited, in respect of the Edinburgh Theatre Royal.

Mr. Key

The Edinburgh Town Council have refused their consent under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Acts to the reinstatement and reconstruction of the Theatre Royal and the licence has, therefore, been withdrawn.

Mr. Willis

Will my right hon. Friend see that in future there is rather more cooperation between his Department and the local authority in cases like this?

Mr. Key

There is the greatest cooperation and consultation taking place.