§ Mr.Heddleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has yet replaced the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Circular 5/68, "The Use of Conditions in Planning Permissions"; if he will publish a synopsis of the revised circular in the Official Report, indicating what steps he proposes to take to ensure that local authorities abide by it; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr.MacfarlaneWe have received a large number of helpful responses to our consultation letter on a draft replacement for circular 5/68. We are now considering those responses, and are discussing them as necessary with interested parties.