§ 26. Sir T. Mooreasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning what is his policy in regard to the removal of villages which his local planning officers may consider advisable; and if he will consult the residents in such villages before any action is taken or publicity given to his intentions"
§ Mr. DaltonLocal planning authorities in England and Wales, but not in Scotland, where responsibility rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, must submit plans to me not later than July, 1951. If these should contain proposals to remove villages such132W proposals will be very closely examined by me, and no decision will be taken without full consultation with those affected, including the residents, who will be entitled to state their case at a public inquiry.