HC Deb 28 July 1953 vol 518 cc1083-4
35. Mr. Storey

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when the additional alkali inspector for the Trafford Park area will be appointed and take up his duties.

Mr. Marples

An inspector has now taken up duty in this area.

Mr. Storey

Can my hon. Friend give an assurance that this is an additional appointment, and not just the replacement of the existing inspector at Liverpool, and can he say whether the additional inspector will be based upon Manchester and not upon Liverpool?

Mr. Marples

I cannot answer the second part of the supplementary question without notice. It was not easy to get a replacement because this is highly specialised work. One particular applicant refused the appointment.

Mr. Storey

Will my hon. Friend look into the matter further to see if the additional inspector can be based upon Manchester, because that is important to the area that he should be?

Mr. Marples

He is certainly taking charge of that area. Where his office is in particular is another question. I will look into it and let my hon. Friend know.

Mr. Ellis Smith

Will the responsible official pay special attention to this area, because there are a number of new industries in Trafford Park causing serious concern to the residents in the Eccles, Urmston and Flixton area?

Mr. Marples

Of course, that is the area for which he will be responsible.