– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Mawrth 1947.
Mr. H. D. Hughes:
asked the Prime Minister whether planning authorities and other interested bodies are to be given an opportunity of making representations to the Airfields Selection Committee before land is finally acquired for postwar aerodromes; and if he will state the composition of this committee.
Mr Clement Attlee
, Stepney Limehouse
Before decisions are reached about the future of airfields, planning authorities and other interested bodies are being fully consulted by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Town and Country Planning, who will, if necessary, arrange meetings between them and the Departments concerned. As regards the second part of the Question, it depends on the interests involved in each case which Ministers are consulted about the selection of airfields.
Mr. Hughes:
Would my right hon. Friend say whether these land areas are covered by the Inter-Departmental Committee and whether a report on them will be included in the forthcoming white paper?
Mr Clement Attlee
, Stepney Limehouse
Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question down.
Lieut-Commander Joseph Braithwaite
, Holderness
In view of the great importance of this matter to local authorities, can the right hon. Gentleman indicate whether there will be any machinery of appeal?
Mr Clement Attlee
, Stepney Limehouse
The hon. and gallant Gentleman had better put that question down. The general position is as I have stated.
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A document issued by the Government laying out its policy, or proposed policy, on a topic of current concern.Although a white paper may occasion consultation as to the details of new legislation, it does signify a clear intention on the part of a government to pass new law. This is a contrast with green papers, which are issued less frequently, are more open-ended and may merely propose a strategy to be implemented in the details of other legislation.
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