§ 29. Mr. Sumnerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what consideration has been given by his Department to the proposal for a crematorium in the Orpington district; whether he is aware that objections were expressed at a meeting convened by the Kent County Council on 31st October; and whether he will cause a public inquiry to be held.
§ Sir K. JosephNo proposal is before us, but the Orpington Urban District Council has been told that, if planning permission is obtained, my right hon. Friend will be prepared to entertain an application under Section 1 of the Cremation Act, 1952. He knows that objections have been made and has asked the Kent County Council to tell him its views before taking a decision. He will then consider whether this is a case on which he should decide the planning issues himself after a public inquiry.