HC Deb 18 March 1920 vol 126 c2403W
Major EDWARDS

asked the Minister of Health whether a site, known as the Burrows site, was submitted for his approval under the housing and town planning scheme by the Corporation of Aberavon; whether approval of the site has been refused; and, if so, whether upon what grounds the site has been considered unsuitable?

Dr. ADDISON

Yes, Sir. I am advised that the use of this site involves grave risk of substantial and extensive subsidence In view of this fact and the probability that the purchase price of the minerals would be prohibitive the local authority have been advised to select another site.