Growth and Infrastructure Bill

Part of Business of the House – in the House of Commons at 4:15 pm on 5 November 2012.

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Photo of Eric Pickles Eric Pickles The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government 4:15, 5 November 2012

I also made it absolutely clear that, of course, we are working with the LGA and local authorities to define this, and we are prepared to consult on it. But the right hon. Gentleman asks what the worst planning authority is, and I have named it. Whether that will be regarded as a failing authority will be a matter of consultation.