HC Deb 13 June 1978 vol 951 c461W
73. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made, since his reply to the hon. Member for Woking on 13th June 1977, with his consideration of the introduction of legislation to enable local authorities to charge for handling planning applications; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Guy Barnett

My right hon. Friend has decided not to propose charges for planning applications at present.