HC Deb 17 February 1971 vol 811 c461W
102. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of appeals under Sections 23 and 24 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1962, in respect of applications for residential development were allowed, distinguishing the proportions where the decisions were given, respectively, by the Minister himself, and by a person appointed by him for that purpose, from 1st January, 1969, to the latest convenient date.

Mr. Graham Page

From 1st January, 1969, to 31st December, 1970, 24 per cent. were allowed by the Secretary of State and 21 per cent. by inspectors.