HC Deb 16 March 1977 vol 928 cc200-1W
61. Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to review with counties and metropolitan counties, existing proposals submitted in draft for green belts round built up areas, with a view to ensuring speedy designation by him, and the necessary approval of Parliament.

Mr. Guy Barnett

Proposals for green belt areas, and such areas previously approved, have been or are being reviewed by local planning authorities during the preparation of their structure plans. It the hon. Member will let me Know the particular areas in which he is interested I shall let him have details of the present position in those areas.

Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now list those areas, namely counties or districts, where green belts have been designated and approved by him, where draft proposals have been submitted, or agreed, but where designaion has still to be given, and those built-up areas where the appropriate action has not been taken; and whether he is satisfied with progress in this regard.

Mr. Guy Barnett

There is no central record of the details of areas of green belt in development plans. If the hon. Member will let me know of any particular area in which he is interested I shall let him have details of the position in the area.