Planning: Appeals Debate

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Lord Campbell of Alloway

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Planning: Appeals

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Tuesday 12th October 2010

(14 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, I do not think local authorities need to anticipate legislation. The localism Bill has a significant proportion of planning provisions in it and it will be appearing before Parliament very soon.

Lord Campbell of Alloway Portrait Lord Campbell of Alloway
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My Lords, without the complexity of planning, is this not a matter within the ambit of the governor of a prison? Can he not exercise his initiative and willing efforts?

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, the noble Lord has asked an excellent question and I shall look into it.