Examination of Witnesses

Part of Housing and Planning Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:00 am on 10 November 2015.

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Photo of Stewart Jackson Stewart Jackson Conservative, Peterborough 10:00, 10 November 2015

Yes, regrettably.

If the Bill becomes law, the Secretary of State will acquire powers in respect of local development plans. With your LGA hat on, Mr Tett, why do you think a significant number of local planning authorities have still not adopted local development plans? Is there a systemic issue that is preventing them from doing as other local authorities have done?