§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is proposing to reduce those delays at public inquiries on transport matters caused by the obligation for the inspector to hear every person or group who wishes to make representations on a scheme. [7626]
§ Mr. WattsNone. The relevant rules give certain parties the right to appear at an inquiry. The inspector may permit others to appear, and the rules provide that such permission should not be unreasonably withheld.