§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many enforcement orders under Town and Country Planning legislation have been outstanding for more than one year with the London, Essex and Middlesex County Councils, respectively; whether he is satisfied with the present powers and procedure; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe information asked for in the first part of the Question is not available. I have no reason to think that the present statutory provisions are unsatisfactory. Appeals against enforcement notices necessarily take time to determine, but we are always anxious to see that the process is not unduly delayed. If my hon. Friend would care to send me details of any cases he has in mind I would be glad to examine them.
§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he will 224W introduce legislation to make planning decisions effective within a shorter time after enforcement orders are made.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend does not think that further legislation is needed for this purpose.