HC Deb 28 April 1953 vol 514 c1954
35. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a letter to his Department dated 20th April from the town clerk of Newcastle-under-Lyme on the subject of land for housing development; and what action he is taking.

Mr. Marples

Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend has called this case in for decision and is in consultation with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture. My right hon. Friend hopes to issue a decision in the very near future. He fully understands the urgency of this to the council.