HC Deb 18 November 1969 vol 791 cc239-40W
83. Mr. Frederic Harris

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what consultations he has had with the Greater London Council about the proposals published recently by that authority for the construction of Ringway 2 between Falconwood and Norbury; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Skeffington

None. The Greater London Council published these proposals for the purposes of consultation with the boroughs concerned. Once they have decided on the line they wish the road to follow the Council intend to submit their proposals to my right hon. Friend as a supplementary part of the Greater London Development Plan. In these circumstances it would not be appropriate for him to have discussions with the Council on these proposals.

84. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government to which sections of the Greater London Council's Ringway 2 proposals in North and South London he has so far given his approval.

Mr. Skeffington

North of the river, from the junction with the M4 in Chiswick to the A13 at East Ham, Ringway 2 is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport. It consists for the most part of the existing North Circular Road. No approval has been given for those sections which are the responsibility of the Greater London Council.

91. Mr. Lipton

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what form of public inquiry he proposes to hold before decisions are taken whether or not to proceed with the Greater London Council's Ringway 1 and Ring-way 2 proposals.

Mr. Skeffington

The council's proposals for Ringway 1 and Ringway 2 will be considered at the public inquiry into the Greater London Development Plan. On the form of this inquiry I have nothing to add at present to the reply given on 14th October to my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Chiswick (Mr. Barnes). This reply made it clear that, although precise arrangements cannot be settled yet, the fullest opportunity would be given for reviewing the policies and proposals in this important development plan.—[Vol. 788, c. 198–9.]

109. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will arrange for a public inquiry into the Ringway 2 proposals of the Greater London Council.

Mr. Skeffington

Yes. The inquiry into the Greater London Development Plan will deal with the council's proposals for Ringway 2.