§ Mr. Armstrongasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the date on which the Development Commission approved in principle redevelopment of the Royal hotel site in Crook town centre ; what consultations have taken place since that date ; and when he expects to make a decision to proceed.
§ Mr. MonroI understand the commission gave conditional approval in principle on 15 April. Since then it has been consulting Government Departments about the proposals and are about to submit the scheme to my Department recommending approval. A decision will be given as quickly as possible.