HC Deb 05 June 1935 vol 302 cc1882-3W
Sir W. BRASS

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the present position regarding the Departmental Committee on the Ordnance Survey maps?

Mr. ELLIOT

The Committee, of which my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has agreed to act as chairman, will hold its first meeting to-morrow. A copy of the Minute of Appointment, which is rather long, is appended. A report upon the major question of the general revision of Ordnance Survey maps will necessarily involve the consideration of a great deal of evidence, and it is not possible to forecast when the Committee will be in a position to make recommendations upon all the matters covered by the terms of reference. I am asking them, therefore, to expedite their consideration of the question of the preparation of maps for town and country planning, and to present an interim report on that matter as soon as possible.