HC Deb 15 December 1969 vol 793 c244W
88. Mr. Allason

asked the Minister of Transport why the date of the public enquiry on the Trunk Road (High Street, Kings Langley) (Restriction of Waiting) Order, 1969, was only announced 29 days in advance; and whether, in view of the difficulty of briefing counsel in the short time available, he will defer the enquiry.

Mr. Bob Brown

The public notice given is over a week longer than the period of 21 days which is the recognised minimum. Furthermore, objectors were informed by letter on 22nd October that my right hon. Friend intended to hold a public inquiry, and on 4th December they were told of the date of the inquiry, eight days before the formal public announcement was made.

In these circumstances my right hon. Friend does not consider a deferment is justified.