Overhead Power Line (Gloucester—Ystradgynlais)

HC Deb 25 May 1965 vol 713 c220

30. Mr. Gibson-Watt

asked the Minister of Power whether he will hold a public inquiry into the proposed line of the 400 kV. overhead power line from Gloucester to Ystradgynlais.

Mr. John Morris

My right hon. Friend proposes to hold a public inquiry into the contentious parts of the proposed line in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.

Mr. Gibson-Watt

Will the hon. Gentleman tell me when this inquiry is to take place, and, in view of the long correspondence I have had with his right hon. Friend and his predecessor, why I have not been told about this yet?

Mr. Morris

My right hon. Friend will announce the arrangements for the inquiry as soon as possible.