§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will propose for Wales regulations or circulars similar to those announced for England, concerning restrictions on planning consents for commercial development; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodGuidance on a range of issues relating to industrial and commercial development and small firms is contained in the joint Department of the Environment and Welsh Office planning policy guidance note 4. Separate advice on the planning aspects of retail development is found in the joint DOE and Welsh Office PPG note 6. Planning policy guidance note 13, "Highway Considerations in Development Control", is under review and I will be issuing revised guidance in due course.