§ 16. Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he made of transport links between Llandridnod Wells and Llanelly Hill when considering the proposed new local authority boundaries.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsNone.
§ 17. Mr. SweeneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to limit the spread of superstores in out-of-town locations.
§ Mr. RedwoodGovernment policy on retail development is set out in planning policies guidance note 6, "Town Centres and Retail Developments". This stresses the need for a suitable balance in providing for retail development between town centre and out-of-centre retail facilities. I have made clear my intention to encourage more investment in town centres and greater use of under-used land in and around those centres and will issue further guidance.