HC Deb 22 November 1954 vol 533 c849

Lords Amendment: In page 33, line 28, leave out from "shall" to end of line 31 and insert: give notice in writing of his proposed direction to the local planning authority to whose decision that direction relates and to any person who made, and has not since withdrawn, a claim in respect of that decision, and, if so required by that authority or by any such person, shall afford to each of them an opportunity.

Mr. Deedes

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

This Amendment makes it clear that those concerned are to be informed of their right to be heard. It was always intended that, as a matter of practice, they should be so made aware of their rights, but it is better to have it absolutely clear on the face of the statute.

Sir L. Ungoed-Thomas

This is a purely machinery provision, the point of which was raised by my noble Friend Lord Silkin elsewhere. It is an important provision, and we certainly welcome it.