HC Deb 12 March 1957 vol 566 cc146-7W
31. Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why the decision of the planning committee of the Glamorgan County Council, relating to the erection of the Independent Television Authority's television mast, was not confirmed by his Department; why there has been so much delay in the setting up of an inquiry; and when a final decision can be expected.

Mr. H. Brooke

The application was called in for determination by my predecessor because of the objections advanced, on grounds of air safety, by the Welsh Advisory Council for Civil Aviation and the principal airline companies operating to and from Rhoose Airport. There was no avoidable delay in arranging for the local inquiry, which has now been held, and I shall issue my decision as soon as possible.