93. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what steps he will take to make it easier for members of the public likely to be affected to become aware of planning and development applications before decisions on them are reached.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI agree that there are some planning applications of such wide interest that the general public should be aware of them before a decision is taken. But it is extremely hard to find a form of words that would define these, and I am anxious to avoid introducing further complication into planning procedures which would add to delays and difficulties. I am considering the whole question.