§ Mr. Moneyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many planning appeals from England and Wales which were submitted over 12 months ago are still awaiting a decision from his Department.
§ Mr. Graham Page1,549 at 1st July. This figure relates to England only and includes 434 appeals being held in abeyance at the request of the appellants. The corresponding figure for Wales, which is the responsibility of my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, is 102; this figure includes 15 appeals being held in abeyance at the request of the appellants.
§ Mr. Moneyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many planning appeals in the Ipswich area which were submitted over 12 months ago are still awaiting a decision from his Department.
§ Mr. Graham PageOne appeal only and this is being held in abeyance at the appellants' request.