§ 7. Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has received his 840 inspector's report on the New Inn bypass inquiry; and when he will be making his adjudication.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Mr. Barry Jones)Yes, Sir. It is under examination but it is too early to forecast when my right hon. and learned Friend will be able to announce his decision.
§ Mr. AbseI appreciate that the Secretary of State has to give very careful consideration if justice is to be obtained for all the representations which have been made, but does the Minister under stand that a considerable number of building and other schemes are waiting in a vacuum until a decision has been made? May we therefore have, as soon as possible, a decision which is commensurate with justice?
§ Mr. Barry JonesYes, certainly. I appreciate my hon. Friend's concern. Indeed, he has campaigned vigorously for the people in that valley. I cannot say when the scheme will begin, because that depends on the completion of the statutory procedures and the availability of resources.