§ 99. Major Bruceasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning when he proposes to confirm the compulsory purchase order made under Section 2 (2) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1944, in respect of certain land in the City of Portsmouth for which application was made in June, 1947, and in connection with which a public inquiry was held in September, 1947.
§ Mr. KingIn view of the present restrictions upon capital expenditure on the purchase of land it has been necessary to ask the City Council for certain further information. My right hon. Friend understands that the Council will shortly be furnishing this information, and will reach a decision as soon as possible after getting it.
§ 100. Major Bruceasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning when he proposes to make a declaratory order in respect of war damaged areas in the City of Portsmouth, in connection with which a public inquiry was held in November, 1947.
§ Mr. KingThis declaratory order covered just over 50o acres and has required a good deal of investigation. My right hon. Friend hopes, however, to issue his decision very shortly.