§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many planning inquiries are awaiting determination by(a) inspectors and (b) local authorities. [17091]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordFollowing local inquiries, 73 planning appeals in England are currently awaiting decision by inspectors, and 41 planning appeals and 42 called in planning applications are awaiting decision by my right hon. Friend following receipt of the inspector's report.