HC Deb 24 January 1977 vol 924 cc448-9W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Attorney-General on how many occasions since he has held office he has exercised his power to refuse individuals leave to apply for an injunction to restrain a breach of the criminal law; and what were the names of each individual who sought his permission and under what Act they were each seeking to obtain an injunction.

The Attorney-General

One. John Prendergast Gouriet. Post Office Act 1953.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Attorney-General on how many occasions since he has held office he has granted leave to an individual or body to apply for an injunction to restrain a breach of the criminal law; and what were the names of each individual or body which sought his permission and under what Act they were each seeking to obtain an injunction.

The Attorney-General

Five, as follows:

  • Chapel-en-le-Frith R.D.C.—Caravan Sites and Control of Development Order 1960.
  • Kingston B.C.—Malden and Coombe (No. 7) Tree Preservation Order 1958.
  • John and Joan Phillips—Windsor Great Park Regulations 1953, Public Health and various other Acts.
  • Forest of Dean District Council—Town and Country Planning Act 1971.
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  • Swale District Council—Swale District Council Tree Preservation Order (No. 1 of 1977).

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