Local Planning Inquiries (Assistance To Objectors)

48.

Mr. Beith
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to provide assistance to objectors in preparing their case for major local planning inquiries; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tracey
No. The Government's response (CM 43) to the Fifth Report from the Environment Committee set out in paragraphs 63 to 65 our reasons for concluding against any form of funding for objectors.