HC Deb 17 July 1972 vol 841 c52W
Sir R. Cary

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, before the wholesale redevelopment of Withington village is begun by the Manchester Corporation, he will order a public inquiry to be held so that the inhabitants of Withington can present and formulate their views.

Mr. Eyre

Manchester Corporation has declared parts of Withington to be clearance areas. If it seeks to clear these by way of an order requiring the Secretary of State's confirmation, to which there are statutory objections, a public local inquiry will be arranged before any decision is taken on the order.

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