HC Deb 29 July 1952 vol 504 c117W
101. Mr. Foot

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware that the refusal of licences for the Plymouth City Centre during the past six months has not resulted in the expansion of other building activities in the city; and whether he will therefore take steps to issue such licences.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend realises the position in Plymouth, and he has recently allowed two new projects to start in the central area because all the steel they needed was available.

102. Mr. J. J. Astor

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will now make a statement on the licences to be issued for new projects in the Plymouth City Centre during the remaining months of this year.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend recently arranged for two licences to be issued for new projects for which all the steel is available, but he regrets that he is not in a position to say whether any further licences can be issued this year.