§ Sir R. Caryasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if a public inquiry has been ordered in regard to Withington Village and Ladybarn Village before the intentions of the Manchester Corporation are proceeded with.
§ Mr. EyreNo, my right hon. Friend intends to await the submission of a compulsory purchase or clearance order, or an application for consent to the demolition of any listed buildings, before deciding whether to hold a public inquiry into Manchester's proposed housing clearances in Withington Village and Ladybarn Village.