Mrs. Adamsonasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered representations from the East Plumstead Residents Association in regard to subsidence in the Woolwich and Bexley areas; whether he can grant the request for a public inquiry; and, if so, indicate when it is likely to be opened?
§ Miss HorsbrughMy right hon. Friend has given careful consideration to the representations from the East Plumstead Residents Association in regard to the subsidences in the Woolwich and Bexley areas, and in particular to their request that he should institute a public inquiry. My right hon. Friend has reached the conclusion, however, that the matter is not one in which a public inquiry could serve any useful purpose and he has informed the association accordingly.