HC Deb 19 November 1957 vol 578 cc20-1W
68. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he expects to announce a decision on the West Kentish Town (No. 1) Compulsory Purchase Order made a year ago by St. Pancras Borough Council; and what is the reason for the delay.

Mr. Bevins

This Order was the subject of a public local inquiry held on 23rd July. It is a large and complicated one involving 298 properties, of which no fewer than 133 have given rise to objections. Detailed consideration of this large number of objections must necessarily take time. My right hon. Friend will announce his decision as soon as he can.