§ 12. Sir W. Teelingasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs when he will make a decision on the West Street site in Brighton as the result of the inquiry held several months ago.
§ Sir K. JosephI am now considering the inspector's report but it will be a little time yet before I can give my decision.
§ Sir W. TeelingDoes my right hon. Friend realise how much trouble this is causing in Brighton because of the waste of the land and because of the uncertainty of the people in knowing what to do with that part of the town? Can he tell us how long he has had this report before him, and, furthermore, how true is the rumour that he cannot get on with it because of the shortage of typists?
§ Sir K. JosephNo. This is a very complex project involving a large number of individual interests and property and it must take time before I can come to a decision. The inspector's report was received in June of this year.