asked the Minister of Health when an application to vary the zoning of land on and near the Manor House Estate, By fleet, Woking, was received; by whom it was made; what is the nature and purpose of the inquiry made by the Ministry; and whether, in view of the local antagonism to the proposed variation, a public inquiry will be held?

With regard to the first and second parts of the question, an appeal under the Town and Country Planning Act by Messrs. Duncan B. Gray and Partners, Limited, on behalf of Wing-Commander Shaw, D.F.C., against the refusal of the local authority to permit the development of this site at densities proposed by the appellant was received by me on 21st April last. With regard to the third and fourth parts of the question, a local inquiry, for the purpose of hearing representations regarding the matter under appeal and inspecting the site, was held on 17th May last, and my decision has now been issued.

Was the local inquiry a public one?

I understand that, owing to a misunderstanding, the Press were excluded, but the objectors were present, and most of them were represented by counsel.

Has the Minister issued his findings in the matter yet?

Yes, Sir.