§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he intends to seek to make it an offence to start building works prior to obtaining planning permission.
§ Mr. ChopeThis is one of the issues being considered by Mr. Robert Carnwath QC in his current review of local planning authorities' planning enforcement powers. My right hon. Friend will consider whether any amendment should be made in the light of Mr. Carnwath's recommendation on this issue.