§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the long delay in reaching a decision on the Islington—Alexander road—CPO, bearing in mind the poor housing conditions in the area.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe inspector's report on this order has now been received. My 293W right hon. Friend would normally expect to be able to issue his decision within a month; but if, as appears likely in this case, it is necessary to go back to the parties for clarification of an important issue, this period may lengthen.