§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many inspectors are currently employed by the Planning Inspectorate. [17066]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordThe Planning Inspectorate currently employs 209 salaried planning inspectors, 10 of whom work part time.
A further 209 fee-paid inspectors are engaged either on short-term contracts or on a case-by-case basis, to undertake appeals and similar work.