HC Deb 15 July 1958 vol 591 cc1002-3
41. Colonel Beamish

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he has now received from the East Sussex County Council the necessary modification maps to enable him to announce his decision on their development plan as a whole; when he intends to give his formal decision about this plan; and whether he is aware of the strong opposition among residents of Ditchling and neighbouring villages to the proposal to make a main highway through the middle of what is recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in Sussex.

Mr. Bevins

The letter conveying my right hon. Friend's decision to approve the East Sussex Development Plan, with modifications, was sent to the County Council yesterday. He has decided that the proposed Ditchling by-pass should be deleted from the plan: the traffic needs can be further considered at the first review of the plan in 1963.

Colonel Beamish

Is my hon. Friend aware that that is the best news we have had for a very long time?