§ Mr. Bryant Godman Irvineasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government, if before reaching a decision on the Hastings expansion scheme, he will hold a public inquiry at which objections from the rural district council of Battle may be heard and subsequently considered by him.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonHastings County Borough Council are preparing an amendment to their town map to incorporate the town development proposals. This will be submitted to my right hon. Friend for approval, and a local inquiry will be held into any objections that are made.