§ Sir F. Markhamasked the Minister of Transport how many protests he has received against the proposed Broughton, Buckinghamshire, by-pass; and whether he will institute an independent inquiry into the scheme.
§ Mr. MarplesI have received one protest signed by 15 inhabitants of Broughton. I have also received three objections to the compulsory purchase order submitted to me for confirmation by the Buckinghamshire County Council, as the highway authority, in respect of part of the land they need for this by-pass. I am satisfied that the inquiry into the objections, which I shall cause to be held before an independent inspector, will enable the matter to be properly ventilated.