§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date the public inquiry into the application by Aylett Gravel Company for gravel extraction on land at East Tilbury, Essex closed; on what date he received the inspector's report; on what date he published his decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThe information requested is as follows
Inquiry closed—21 December 1990.Inspector's report received by the Secretary of State—6 November 1991.Decision published—7 May 1992.I cannot comment on individual applications but I can assure the hon. Gentleman that the inspector's report was considered very carefully before the Secretary of State made his decision.