§ 19. Mr. John Hallasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is yet in a position to make a statement about the consultations he is having with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on the subject of bringing broiler houses under planning control.
§ Mr. H. BrookeNo, Sir. I must ask my hon. Friend to wait a little longer.
§ Mr. HallIs my right hon. Friend aware that many local authorities who are responsible for areas of some scenic beauty are very alarmed about the development of factory buildings, which are exempt from the provisions of town and country planning legislation? Will he hasten discussions with his right hon. Friend to try to arrive at some decision?
§ Mr. BrookeYes, Sir. My hon. Friend rather simplified the problem by referring to factory buildings. These are buildings of an agricultural character, and up to now agricultural buildings have been free from planning control. An important principle is involved here and we want to find the right solution.