§ 81. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the average time between the inception of planning appeals and the announcement of his decision in cases arising in Wales; and what steps he will take to lessen the delays.
§ Sir K. Joseph34 weeks. It has been found possible in recent months to shorten substantially the time taken to bring Welsh appeals to inquiry. This should lead increasingly to a reduction in the time I have quoted.