HC Deb 20 March 1951 vol 485 cc2279-80
8. Mr. Derek Walker-Smith

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning how many applications he has received from local planning authorities for an extension of time for the submission of their development plan under Section 5 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947.

Mr. Dalton

Five.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Are all applications automatically granted?

Mr. Dalton

Nothing is automatic. Intelligence is always used.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Has the exercise of the Ministerial intelligence resulted in some of these applications being granted?

Mr. Dalton

Yes, Sir

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