§ 79. Sir T. Beamishasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of the number of constructive criticisms of the proposed route and design of the Lewes southern bypass, he will order a public inquiry to be held in Lewes as soon as possible; and if he will give an assurance that the holding of such an inquiry need not interfere with the timescale announced for providing Lewes with this bypass.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineA public inquiry will open on 11th May, 1972, at the Town Hall, Lewes. The possible need for an inquiry was taken into account in assessing the likely timetable for the project.