Written Answers
Road Schemes And Public Inquiry Procedure
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they agree with the view expressed by Mrs Lynda Chalker MP that, if there were objections to the proposed route of a new trunk road there would have to be a public inquiry; and whether her statement that "if there are objections to the proposed route, the public inquiry procedure will take
place". (
Official Report, Commons, 10/3/82; col. 840) applies to the proposed A.34 Whitway diversion; and, if not, why not.
The decision whether to hold a public inquiry into a road scheme is only taken after consideration of any objections to the draft orders and of the particular circumstances of the case. My honourable friend was talking about the M.3 and the M.27 Swaythling Link road, to which the questioning in another place referred. I have explained to the noble Lord on numerous occasions why my right honourable friends decided to dispense with a public inquiry in the case of the Whitway diversion.
National Film Archive: Nitrate Film Stock
asked Her Majesty's Government:What is their response to the recommendation of the Commons Select Committee on Education, Science and Arts concerning the nitrate film stock of the National Film Archive.
The matter is under consideration and the Government will respond as soon as possible.House adjourned at ten minutes before eight o'clock.