§ 25. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware of the resentment felt by elected members of the Audenshaw Urban District Council regarding his decision to allow appeals relating to planning application No. 19/3/A24, advertisement sign on land adjoining 214, Guide Lane, and planning application No. 19/3/A26, illuminated sign at Shepley Industrial Estate; and whether he will reverse his decision.
§ Mr. DeedesNo, Sir.
§ Mr. WilliamsIn thanking the Minister for that ridiculously inadequate reply, may I ask him whether he is aware that the 1045 local authority and the residents are doing their utmost to improve the amenities in this highly-industrialised part of Audenshaw, and that they are being greatly discouraged by the Minister's action in making this decision? May I appeal to him to ask his right hon.-Friend again to consider this matter, in order to encourage the local authority in doing the best it can for its own people?
§ Mr. DeedesMy right hon. Friend has no power now to alter the decision until fresh circumstances are produced. It remains with the local authority to make a fresh application in three years' time.
§ Mr. WilliamsWill the Minister be good enough to instruct his officials to go there again, to have another look at the situation in this area, and to discuss the matter with the authority and with others affected by the decision?