§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he proposes to announce the result of the public inquiry into the compulsory purchase orders connected with the Pen y Ffordd bypass A550; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThe report of the inspector who held the inquiry into the compulsory purchase order and the associated side roads order has been submitted to our Department and is under active consideration. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State's decision will be issued in due coure and all interested parties will receive notification. I shall also arrange for the hon. Gentleman to receive a copy of the decision letter.