HC Deb 15 June 1973 vol 857 c419W
Mr. John

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what arrangements have been made with planning authorities for the review by his Department of applications for planning permission for the dumping of toxic wastes.

Mr. Peter Thomas

In general, it is for local planning authorities to decide individual applications in the light of their local knowledge, consultations with appropriate bodies such as river authorities, and other material considerations. Such applications are not as a matter of course called in for decision by me, but it is open to me to call in and decide particular applications if the circumstances justify such a course.

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