§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received concerning the mechanism for challenging planning appeal decisions in Scotland and costs thereof; and what proposals he has to change it.
§ Mr. LangOn 3 September 1992 I met representatives of Borders regional council to discuss a number of issues, including the planning appeal system and the award of costs in appeal cases. There are no plans to change the appeal system at present.