HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 c160W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to ensure that firms and companies looking for suitable sites in Scotland are not unduly delayed in their negotiations to bring employment to Scotland by the planning departments of local authorities.

Mr. Ross

In the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Bill I am proposing improved planning procedures. I am not aware of any general concern about the time taken by local planning authorities in their dealings with industry, but if the hon. Lady has any particular case in mind I shall be glad to examine it.