§ 43. Mr. Keelingasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the suggestion of the Town and Country Planning Advisory Committee, in their report on the Preservation of the Countryside, that where a local authority gives permission for interim development without taking the advice of the joint planning committee, a special interim development order may be issued giving control to the county council; how many such orders have been issued; and whether he will issue such an order in the Peak district?
§ Mr. ElliotI am aware of the suggestion to which my hon. Friend refers. It has not yet been found necessary to make a special interim development order on the grounds mentioned. I am not satisfied that such an order is desirable in the Peak district.
§ Mr. KeelingWill my right hon. Friend consider issuing a circular to local authorities generally drawing their attention to the fact that he has the right to take away their interim planning powers if they do not use them properly?
§ Mr. ElliotYes, Sir, I am ready to consider that.