§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to be able to be in a position to announce his decision on the appeal made by Mr. J. Alan Maudsley of Holly Cottage, Darnford Lane, Whittington, Staffordshire in respect of his pension rights.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy Department wrote to the solicitors representing Mr. Maudsley and to the Birmingham metropolitan district council on 31 March 1981 setting out the decision which my right hon. Friend proposes to take on this appeal. Subject to any representations received from the parties he would hope to be in a position to announce his final decision in the near future.