Mr. Robert AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidelines he issues regarding the part councillors who declare an interest in a planning application can take in making decisions on that application.
§ Sir Paul BeresfordWe have issued guidance on disclosure of members interests in DOE circular 8/90—"The National Code of Local Government Conduct", and in DOE circular 9/92–"Pecuniary Interests of Members of Local Authorities".