HC Deb 18 January 1949 vol 460 cc3-4
7. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning who have been appointed to the Basildon Development Corporation; and when the work of development will begin.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Town and Country Planning (Mr. King)

My right hon. Friend has not yet set up the Development Corporation but he expects to do so this month. My hon. Friend will appreciate that much preliminary work in the appointment of staff and preparation of plans will be necessary on the part of the Corporation before they can begin actual development.