§ Mr. Sydney Irvingasked the Minister of Transport when he made the draft Order authorising the necessary alterations to side roads and footpaths affected by the Swanley By-pass; and when he intends to make the Order.
§ Mr. MarplesThe draft Order was published on 16th January, 1962. Substantial objections to it by certain local authorities raised issues which were the subject of a planning inquiry on 14th January, 1963. These are being considered by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government, and I hope shortly to be able to announce my decision about the Order.