Oral Answers to Questions — Town and Country Planning – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 15 July 1947.
Brigadier Ralph Rayner
, Totnes
12:00,
15 July 1947
asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning if he is yet in a position to give a date on which the village of Aveton Gifford. South Devon, will acquire a housing site, as this matter has been pending for many months.
Mr Fred Marshall
, Sheffield, Brightside
There were agricultural objections to the site originally proposed by the Rural District Council but, following discussions with the local authorities, agreement was reached on 29th April to a modified site. The revised plans, for which the Rural District Council were asked on 5th May, are not yet available, but our regional officers are in touch with the Rural District Council, and the site will be cleared as soon as the plans are ready.
Brigadier Ralph Rayner
, Totnes
Will the Minister remember that this small village lost 10 houses from enemy action and, therefore, was proportionately worse bombed than London? Will the Department do everything possible to help the Rural District Council get on with the job?
Mr Fred Marshall
, Sheffield, Brightside
I appreciate that there teas been some delay in this matter, due to the fact that we had agreed to a modified site, and delay of the Rural District Council in submitting plans, but we hope they will begin in a short time.
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