HC Deb 19 January 1978 vol 942 cc351-2W
Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will call in the planning application in respect of the exploration and drilling for minerals at Red Moor and Breney Common, near Lostwithiel; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Marks

I understand that Cornwall County Council granted planning permission for shallow exploratory drilling for tin in the area of Red Moor and Breney Common in November 1977. The county council made clear that granting permission did not mean that permission for mineral working would necessarily be given if the mineral were found. I understand that no further application has been made and there is therefore no current application which my right hon. Friend could call in.