Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 29 June 1939.
Mr James Ede
, South Shields
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?
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