PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INQUIRY

Early day motion 164, tabled 23 November 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 15 members.

That this House believes public consultation and inquiry is a crucial part of the national legislative process; is concerned that proposed changes to planning laws will bypass this important process for certain schemes; and urges the Government to ensure the public interest is maintained in all its future proposals.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 3, Conservative 1.