HC Deb 19 February 1952 vol 496 c29
30. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he proposes to make a decision about the use of the Froghall cleansing station, about which the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme wrote to him on 23rd November, 1951.

Mr. H. Macmillan

I am consulting with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, who is also concerned, and I hope to make a decision shortly.

Mr. Swingler

Could the Minister say how soon this decision will be made? Is he aware that this matter has been going on for a number of months and is causing great difficulties for the medical officer at Newcastle-under-Lyme? Will the Minister give an indication how soon he can take a decision?

Mr. Macmillan

The fact is that for some reason this property is so desirable that quite a number of claimants have turned up.

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