HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 c45W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many planning schemes in respect of which he has used his call-in powers were awaiting a decision on 5 May; and what plans he has to review the call-in procedure. [1473]

Mr. Raynsford

On 5 May, 42 called-in planning applications in England were awaiting decision. The Government will keep the call-in procedure under review as part of the ongoing process of monitoring the planning system.