HC Deb 08 November 1978 vol 957 c219W
29. Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to speed up the planning procedures, and slum clearance procedures, so that local authorities can act with greater speed.

Mr. Freeson

I know there have been problems of delays, especially in the North-West, and I am concerned about them. Extra staff have been allocated to the work in that region and I expect an improvement.