§ Mr. CormackTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the cost of the public inquiries into the proposed commercial development at Ave bury; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe payroll cost to the Department of providing an inspector to hold a public inquiry into various appeals against planning and listed building enforcement notices served by Kennet district council and involving land at Avebury Manor was £2,094. There were also costs incurred by the Department on administration and by other public bodies that were involved in the inquiry.