HC Deb 10 December 1946 vol 431 c200W
91. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning when the declaratory order can be expected on the Bristol, Central Area, Replanning Scheme to enable the council to proceed with the work, following the public inquiry which was held in June last.

Mr. Silkin

The City Council's application extended to an area of approximately 770 acres, of which a comparatively small part had actually sustained war damage Very many objections were made to the application and the inquiry occupied 16 days. It will be appreciated, therefore, that the issues involved have been difficult; but I hope to issue my decision within a few days.