§ 16. Mr. Dunnasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what proportion of planning appeals are currently being decided by inspectors.
§ Mr. GreenwoodSlightly more than 42 per cent., Sir.
§ Mr. DunnIs it my right hon. Friend's intention to transfer other forms of appeal to his inspectors on further classifications?
§ Mr. GreenwoodYes, I am considering this. The progress made in delegating to inspectors is satisfactory. We originally estimated that it would be 46 per cent. It is at the moment 42 per cent., but it is being successful in shortening the time between receipt of notice of appeal and giving a decision. I am considering extending this power of delegation so that about 60 per cent. of appeals will be covered by it.