§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that councils will be able to provide sufficient land for five years' building requirement in the light of his new planning guidance note; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanYes. While we propose to end the special presumption in favour of housing development which currently operates in certain circumstances, the draft guidance nevertheless stresses the need for adequate planned provision for new housing, and for regular monitoring of land availability.