New clause 7 - Special provision for certain circumstances where disclosure of information as to national security may occur
Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill
12:45 pm
Mr Keith Hill (Minister of State (Housing and Planning), Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Streatham, Labour)
The hon. Gentleman makes a perfectly fair point. I note his important reference to some kind of vetting or scrutiny of the background and qualifications of the individual concerned. However, all hon. Gentlemen, including the hon. Member for Cotswold who leads for the Opposition on behalf of the Law Society, make a reasonable point. I assure the Committee that we will consider the matter.
I turn to the point raised by the hon. Member for Ludlow about substantial new structures being carried out by an applicant authority. They will be subject to the planning procedures under a section 321 direction.
It being One o'clock, The Chairman adjourned the Committee without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.
Adjourned till this day at half-past Four o'clock.