56 and 57. Mr. B. Harrisonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) if he has yet approved the Essex development plan; and whether he will make a statement;
(2) what provision has been made in the Essex development plan for a site for light industry in Maldon.
§ Mr. SandysThe Essex development plan raises important and difficult issues which are being discussed between my Department and the county Council; and it will be some time before the plan can be cleared. As submitted the plan does not include detailed proposals for the use of land in Maldon, but I understand that a town map will be submitted later.