§ 31. Sir.M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware that the plans for the new Bramhope Primary School were deposited at Yeadon in January for tenders, but did not come before the Wharfedale 2W Rural District Council for their sanction until 27th February; and what guidance he has given to county councils concerning the propriety of awaiting the consent of subordinate authorities before commencing work affecting these authorities.
§ Mr. BevinsI am informed that, in order to save time, the county council invited tenders before it had finally approved the plans. This did not prejudice consideration of the plans by the rural district council because the tenders could, if necessary, have been modified. In fact, the district council had no comments. County councils were advised in 1951 to consult district councils in whose areas they were proposing to carry out development.
§ 32. Sir.M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware that the West Riding County Council has altered the exterior appearance of the proposed new primary school at Bramhope without the authority or permission of, or consultation with, the Bramhope District Local Education Committee; and if he will, by the revocation of planning permission, prevent another tasteless building being erected in vitrolite and cedar wood.
§ Mr. BevinsAs I explained in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend on 3rd March, my right hon. Friend thinks the appearance of school buildings is a matter which should be left to local planning authorities. He has seen the plans of this school and sees no reason to depart from this view in the present case.