HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 c632W
Sir David Madel

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will call in for determination by his Department the prospective planning application for the redevelopment of the Queensway Hall site in Dunstable; and if he will make a statement. [54052]

Mr. Caborn

No planning application for this proposal has yet been submitted. If an application is made, the Secretary of State will consider the need for call-in in the usual way.

Sir David Madel

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to make a decision on the application of South Bedfordshire District Council to his Department to disregard the highest bidder for the purchase of the Queensway Hall, Dunstable; and if he will make a statement. [54051]

Mr. Caborn

We are currently considering the Council's application, and will issue our decision as soon as possible.