§ 98. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Local Government and Planning if he has yet received the Waters reports on sand and gravel; and which part. if any, of the reports he accepts.
§ Mr. DaltonThe Advisory Committee have so far submitted the first part of their report, in the form of a general survey, and seven separate regional reports. I expect to receive further regional reports, and a final report, within the next 12 months. I am consulting the local planning authorities concerned and, while most of the recommendations are accepted, there are some which need further consideration.
§ 99. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Local Government and Planning when his predecessor set up the Waters Committee for Sand and Gravel; what was the reason for the disparity in representation on the Committee; and why the local authorities were in a minority as compared with the industry.
§ Mr. DaltonIn June, 1946, the local authorities and the industry each have three representatives on the Committee out of a total of 12.
§ 104. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Local Government and Planning the date of the public inquiry to be held with regard to the application for additional sand and gravel excavations at Otley in the Warfedale conservation area; and if he will ensure that the chairman of the inquiry is an impartial individual who is not an employee of his Department.
§ Mr. DaltonThe inquiry will take place on 20th February. It will be presided over by one of my inspectors, who will make a full and impartial report of the proceedings on which I shall base my decision.