§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the latest figures available for the number of planning appeals since February 1974 where a Minister overruled the advice of the inspector at the 649W inquiry; if he will list the appeals concerned in the report; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Silkin157 for the period 1st February 1974 to 30th June 1976. Details of the appeals concerned are not available and could only be obtained at disproportionate expense. The number represents fewer than 5 per cent. of the cases decided by the Secretary of State following a local inquiry.
§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has for assisting individuals or organisations with legal costs involved in objecting against planning decisions, including proposed opencast mining developments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John SilkinNone.