HC Deb 26 February 1957 vol 565 cc1038-9
43. Mr. B. Harrison

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he has yet approved the Essex county plan: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bevins

My right hon. Friend hopes to complete his consideration of the plan in the next few weeks. The maps will require revision in the light of his decisions, before the plan can be formally approved.

Mr. Harrison

I thank my hon. Friend for that reply, which is the most helpful one we have had on this subject. Can he make sure that the town plans are published soon, because a number of progressive towns in my constituency have been completely held up in all their development because this plan has not been passed?

Mr. Bevins

I understand that fourteen out of the eighteen town plans have already been fully considered.

Mr. Snow

If the Essex plan is approved, will the hon. Member take note of what has happened in the case of the Surrey plan, where industrial development certificates—?

Mr. Speaker

I think that is beyond the question of the Essex plan.