To ask the Scottish Executive how many times the Inquiry Reporters Unit has overruled Fife Council in respect of west area planning department matters in each of the last two years. During the period 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2001, where an appeal was received against the refusal of an application for planning permission, or against conditions imposed on a grant of permission, the Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit allowed seven out of a total of 28 appeals received in respect of developments proposed in the west area of Fife Council.During the period 1 April 2001 to 31 March 2002, where an appeal was received against the refusal of an application, the Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit allowed four out of a total of 15 appeals within the same area.