HC Deb 25 July 1979 vol 971 cc331-2W
43. Mr. Durant

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has discussed with the local authorities proposals to streamline planning procedures to re duce delay; and when he proposes to bring forward measures in this respect.

Mr. King

Yes. I expect to bring for ward measures shortly.

44. Mr. Watson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures he has discussed with the local authority associations regarding the reduction in delays in the planning system.

Mr. King

Overlapping functions in development control and the need to speed up the completion of structure plans.

62. Mr. Charles Irving

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had regarding the streamlining of the planning system.

Mr. King

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Watford (Mr. Garel-Jones) today.