§ 19. Mr. John Wellsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will advise the Land Commission to terminate its activities in the Walderslade area of the Maidstone constituency immediately.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe Land Commission's planning application and draft compulsory purchase order are formally before my right hon. Friend for decision. He will make an announcement as soon as possible.
§ Mr. WellsIs my hon. Friend aware that many of my constituents are living in a state of uncertainty owing to the rascally activities of the Land Commission set up by the previous Labour Government? Will he take steps to terminate its activities in the Maidstone constituency, and elsewhere, as quickly as possible?
§ Mr. PageI am very conscious of the need to make an early statement on this matter to remove uncertainties, but it is a matter which, through no fault of the present Government, is very complex, and a hurried statement might result in further uncertainties.