§ Mr. Mitchisonasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to protect agricultural interests as regards land which has been used, or is being used or is proposed to be used, for iron-ore working in Northamptonshire.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsMy Department works in close collaboration in these matters with that of my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Town and Country Planning. There is consultation on individual applications for planning permission, and in addition my Department is represented on the Standing Conference which my right hon. Friend has set up to advise on the problems involved, including the arrangements for restoring land for which planning permission has been given.