§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what initiatives he has taken to improve planning appeal procedures; and if he will make a statement. [84294]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Eccles (Mr. Stewart) by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Regions, Regeneration and Planning on 31 March 1999,Official Report, column 762.
Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.