§ Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why he has not sent a reply or acknowledgment to a letter addressed to him on 3rd November, 1969, by the planning officer of the City of Exeter concerning proposed alterations to a scheduled property known as The Retreat at Topsham, Exeter, nor to a follow-up letter sent by the owner, Mr. W. H. Cherry, of The Mill House, Thorverton, Exeter, on 25th November, 1969; and when a full reply on both letter will be sent.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThe hon. Gentleman is misinformed. An acknowledgment of the city planning officer's letter was sent on 6th November. The question raised was whether a particular structure was covered by the statutory listing of buildings on either side. This involved reference to plans, and legal considerations. A reply (of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy) was sent to the city planning officer on 5th December and a letter was sent on the same date to Mr. Cherry, informing him of this and saying that the city planning officer would no doubt get in touch with him.