§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will take steps to expedite the decision on the proposals to build council houses at Lower Seabridge Farm, Newcastle, Staffs.; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonThis proposal is the subject of an appeal by the borough council of Newcastle-under-Lyme against the failure of the Staffordshire County Council to determine an application for planning permission. The appeal is proceeding by the exchange of written statements, but, there has been some delay in receiving the county council's statement. The county council has now sent its statement to the Department and a copy to the borough council.
Now the statement has been received, the appeal will be dealt with as quickly as possible.