HC Deb 27 March 1939 vol 345 cc1720-1W
Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Health what considerations govern him in deciding to hold a public inquiry when a borough or county borough submits an application for permission to borrow money for the purchase of land?

Mr. Elliot

Broadly speaking, apart from cases in which an inquiry is required by Statute, inquiries are held in cases in which opposition is known or expected, and in cases in which public interest is likely to be, or ought to be, manifested, whether because of the amount of the loan involved or because of the importance or nature of the proposal.