§ 1. Mr. W. Yatesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many applications to build petrol filling stations he approved in the County of Salop in 1958, 1959, and 1960; how many of such applications were made by tenants of, or persons under agreements with, petrol companies; and how many were made by private individuals.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Sir Keith Joseph)My right hon. Friend has not approved any applications to build petrol filling stations in the County of Salop in 1958, 1959 or 1960.
§ Mr. YatesIf he does receive applications, will the Minister consider most carefully those from disabled people and also those from people who have seen service with the Armed Forces?
§ Sir K. JosephMy right hon. Friend has to make decisions on the applications that come to him on planning grounds, but so far as is compatible with that he will bear in mind the suggestion of my hon. Friend.