HC Deb 07 July 1966 vol 731 c661
34. Dr. Gray

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs why the constituency of Yarmouth, comprising the county borough of Great Yarmouth and the Blofield and Flegg Rural District Councils, is not represented on the East Anglia Planning Council.

Mr. Albu

The members of the East Anglia Economic Planning Council, like members of councils in other regions, have been appointed as individuals and not as representatives of particular places or interests.

Dr. Gray

Is my hon. Friend aware that there is deep alarm in both of these areas it case planning decisions are taken without first-hand advice from a resident who comes from the areas? Will he bear the territorial factor in mind when making replacements on the council or nominating new members to it?

Mr. Albu

I can assure my hon. Friend that whether or not there is a representative on the council of a particular place, there is full opportunity for all representations to be made and for everything to be taken into consideration by the council.