HC Deb 21 July 1964 vol 699 cc50-1W
56. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if, in view of the failure of objectors to appear at the public inquiry into the Leopold Street Compulsory Purchase Order in the County Borough of Gateshead, he will give an immediate decision to enable the local authority to proceed with the rehousing of the residents in this area.

Sir K. Joseph

My decision on this Order and on the council's application for costs will be issued as soon as possible after I receive the inspector's report on the inquiry and on the condition of the houses affected.

Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the estimated cost to the local authority and his Department of the public inquiry into the Leopold Street Compulsory Purchase Order in the County Borough of Gateshead, held on 9th July, 1964.

Sir K. Joseph

So far as my Department is concerned, the only part of the cost separately assessed is that represented by the inspector's time and expenses and this will not be known until after her report has been completed. I have no information about the local authority's costs.

Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what action he proposes to take on representations made by the County Borough of Gateshead for costs incurred by them due to the non-appearance of objectors at the public inquiry held at Gateshead Town Hall on Wednesday, 9th July, concerning the Leopold Street Compulsory Purchase Order.

Sir K. Joseph

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by me today.