§ 57. Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he has decided against introducing legislation to enable local authorities to make charges for dealing with planning applications.
§ Mr. ShoreHitherto the view has been taken that no scheme could be devised which is at the same time administratively simple, fair to all types of applicant and productive of worthwhile revenue, but in present economic circumstances I am once more examining the proposal.