§ 4.59 p.m.
§ Mr. William Yates (The Wrekin)I wish to draw the attention of the House to an Order and to a confirmation of a plan in the West Midlands to create a new city of 200,000——
§ Mr. SpeakerHas the hon. Gentleman given notice to the Minister concerned of his intention?
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Mr. James MacColl)Yes, Mr. Speaker.
§ Mr. SpeakerI am so glad.
§ Mr. YatesThe Parliamentary Secretary is present.
It is possible normally for us to try to carry the Members of Parliament in new areas where these new towns are being developed and it is the normal custom for the Minister to write to the hon. Member concerned. On this occasion, for some unknown reason, the Minister has not written to me, or to my hon. Friend the Member for Ludlow (Mr. Jasper More), to enlighten us on his plan. This, I think——
§ It being Five o'clock, Mr. SPEAKER adjourned the House without Question put, till Tuesday, 25th January, pursuant to the Resolutions of the House of 15th December.