Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue an article 14 direction to prevent Westminster city council from issuing any planning consents for the buildings at 20A–32 Baker street, London, W1, until the police have had time to consider conducting an investigation into material submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service by Councillor Peter Bradley. [27775]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordThe Secretary of State has issued an article 14 direction to enable him to consider whether or not he should direct under section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that the outstanding planning applications should be referred to him for his determination.