HC Deb 17 November 1977 vol 939 cc342-3W
Mr. Haselhurst

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many inspectors have been appointed to conduct planning appeals and other inquiries on his behalf; and how this figure compares with each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Guy Barnett

Following is the information requested:

1st November
1968 169
1969 157
1970 146
1971 132
1972 144
1973 198
1974 218
1975 179
1976 183
1977 182

The figures do not include members of the panel of fee-paid inspectors.