§ Sir Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for the Environment in respect of how many planning appeals which were the subject of a public inquiry or written representation, where the reports of inspectors were delivered to him prior to 1 January 1984, he has not yet made a decision; and if he will give similar information about reports delivered to him prior to 1 September 1984.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneFifty appeals made under section 36 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, for which an inspector's report had been received prior to 1 September 1984, were awaiting decision by my right hon. Friend on 28 February 1985. Of these, 23 were appeals on which the inspector's report had been received prior to 1 January 1984.
§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to determine the outcome of the appeal by Costain Homes Ltd. and Milton Hutchings Ltd. against the decision of the London borough of Hillingdon in respect of Pield Health Nurseries; why it has not yet been determined; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneMy right hon. Friend wrote to the parties on 2 January saying that he was minded to allow the appeal but sought further information before reaching a decision. This information has now been received and a decision will be issued as soon as possible.