asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) when he expects to give his decision concerning the confirmation of a compulsory purchase order for the site for the sewage disposal works in Stockbridge, Hampshire;

The compulsory purchase order was confirmed, and approval given to the sewerage and sewage disposal scheme, on 21st February.

While thanking the hon. Gentleman for that encouraging reply, may I ask whether he can give an assurance that this scheme, which has been outstanding since 1936, will not be further delayed by any cuts imposed by his right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer during the short time available to him?

Yes.