§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received from the Theydon Mount Parish Council, the Epping and Ongar Rural District Council and the Essex County Council, as local planning authority, respectively, about the Prison Commission's proposal to site a semi-secure women's prison at Hill Hall, Theydon Mount, Essex;
(2) what consideration he has given to the holding of a local public inquiry into the Prison Commission's proposal to site a semi-secure women's prison at Hill Hall, Theydon Mount, Essex.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerMy right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government and I have received representations from the Theydon Mount Parish Council, and a letter commenting on those representations from the county council. No communication has been received from the rural district council. I am considering the position in consultation with my right hon. Friend,