§ Mr. Giles Shawasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will undertake not to proceed with further public inquiries into major road schemes until new procedures governing tribunals of inquiry have been approved by Parliament.
§ Dr. GilbertNo; these inquiries are being held as provided for under the Highways Act 1959–71 and are governed by statutory rules of procedure which came into operation on 10th June.