Ministerial representations to public officials
Mitchell questioned the propriety of the Minister making representations to officials whose appointments he ratified. The Minister cited his statutory powers and said he would use them where appropriate to promote jobs and housing; after a brief exchange on planning considerations, Mitchell gave notice of raising the matter on the adjournment.
Does the Minister consider it inappropriate for him to make representations to public officials whose appointment needs his ratification?
Comment on this
As I said in my reply, the powers under the 1963 Act amended in 1976 have not been used because of the inhibiting factor of the appeals to date, but the powers are there and I am prepared to use them where I think it appropriate in order to create jobs and more housing which are badly needed.
Comment on this
On a point of order, in view of the brief time we have had on this important question I give notice that I wish to raise it on the adjournment of the House.