HC Deb 28 June 1989 vol 155 c482W
19. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to ensure the efficient and urgent use of empty properties before allowing green belt land to be used for property development; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Trippier

There are already stringent controls on development in the green belts. They should ensure that all opportunities for meeting development needs elsewhere are fully considered.