§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs when he expects to approve the sea wall plan of the Newbiggin Urban District Council; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BevinsThe Council's final proposals reached my right hon. Friend only last month and the period during which objections may be lodged has not yet expired. Some objections have already been received, so that a public inquiry will be necessary. My right hon. Friend cannot come to any decision about the scheme until he has received the report of that inquiry.