§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects the public inquiry into the planning issues arising from Belmont Stables, Mill Hill, will recommence. [45439]
§ Mr. CabornThe principal parties and representatives of third parties were notified by a letter, dated 1 May 1998 that the inquiry into the appeals by Belmont Riding Centre Ltd, would resume on 4 August 1998 with Mr. Palmer, the original Inspector, if he were fit or, alternatively, if he were not, recommenced by a new Inspector. The letter also stated that the principal parties would be given 1 month's notice as to which alternative is adopted.
The principal parties and representatives of third parties were told in letters dated 10 June 1998 that Mr. Palmer would not be returning from sick leave before 4 August. At present, therefore, an Inspector would be available to recommence the inquiry on that date. However, the parties have indicated that they may not wish to do so and other alternatives are being actively and urgently investigated.