§ Mr. Ripponasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average time now for a decision to be reached on a planning appeal, from the date of receipt of the appeal form in (a) transferred and (b) Secretary of State cases, disregarding appeals which are withdrawn.
§ Mr. John SilkinFollowing is the information requested:
proportionate expense. 11,486 appeals were decided in 1975.
§ Mr. Ripponasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he is making with providing case officers for each planning appeal; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John SilkinThe name of an officer who can be approached for information is notified to each appellant when 545W receipt of the appeal in the Department is acknowledged. This arrangement has applied to all appeals lodged since 1st January 1976.