§ 71. Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether, before an announcement of the Government's decision about the proposed third London airport is made, and in view of the need for all the relevant facts, he will now publish the findings of the Court of Inquiry into the suggested move of the Shoeburyness Artillery Range to Royal Air Force, Pembrey.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI have now announced that the Government have decided not to proceed with the proposal which was the subject of last year's public inquiry to move the Shoeburyness proof and experimental establishment to Pembrey. Copies of the Inspector's report and of my decision letter have been placed in the Library.
§ Mr. Denzil Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he will publish, and make a statement upon, the findings of the public inquiry into the proposal to locate the Shoeburyness Gunnery Range at Pembrey.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasAfter careful consideration of all the relevant factors, the Government have decided not to proceed with the proposal which was the subject of last year's public inquiry to move the Shoeburyness proof and experimental establishment to Pembrey. In coming to this decision they have taken account, among other matters, of the report of the Inspector who held the inquiry, and who recommended against the proposal. The Government's decision is being communicated to the local authorities and others concerned. Copies of the Inspector's report and of the decision letter have been placed in the Library of the House.