§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he intends to seek additional statutory powers to enforce the introduction of planning agreements.
§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will make a statement on the progress of the planning agreement system; how many such voluntary agreements have been concluded; and with which firms.
Mr. Alan WilliamsProgress in concluding formal planning agreements has been slow. So far two have been signed, the first with Chrysler UK Ltd., and the second with the National Coal Board.