HC Deb 03 February 1958 vol 581 cc132-3W
83. Mr. Body

asked the Minister of Health to what uses are being put the 33 acres of land previously owned by Mr. W. R. Horton, of Mascalls, Brentwood, and now in the possession of the Brentwood Mental Hospital, and which has been the subject of correspondence between his Department and the hon. Member for Billericay for a long time.

Mr. Walker-Smith

This land forms part of the acreage leased to Mr. Horton for agricultural purposes pending negotiation of its sale to him.

Mr. Body

asked the Minister of Health why there has been further delay in the negotiations between the North East Regional Hospital Board and Mr. W. R. Horton, of Mascalls, Brentwood, in respect of the land formerly in his possession; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Walker-Smith

I am informed that difficulties arose over the terms of the restrictive covenant to be applied to this land, but that agreement has recently been reached between Mr. Horton's agents and the North East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, and that arrangements are now being made to complete the transaction.