HC Deb 12 March 1957 vol 566 c955
44. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he proposes to give a decision on access to open country in the West Riding of Yorkshire following the local inquiry on 26th October, 1955.

Mr. Bevins

My right hon. Friend hopes to do so shortly. He regrets the delay, which has been due partly to the ill-health of the inspector since the inquiry, and partly to the very complicated nature of the case.

Mr. Blenkinsop

Does the Minister realise that we have been waiting for as long as eighteen months for this decision and in fact what is being asked for is general access to this stretch of very fine moorland rather than a limited number of rights of way?

Mr. Bevins

I appreciate that. A decision will be issued very soon.

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