1.   A public inquiry is usually employed, however, only if the appeal involves a very large or highly contentious development.

2.   Appeals can be Decided either through a public inquiry or by written representations.

3.   As such they can not be ignored, unlike the findings of a public inquiry which are purely advisory.

4.   Experience has shown that public inquiry reports are long and difficult to follow.

5.   He announced that he would make one of the longest fact-finding journeys ever made by a public inquiry in Britain.

6.   MPs are demanding a public inquiry into the explosion at the nuclear power station.