§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what powers for environmental planning he has transferred from local authorities to non-departmental public bodies since May 1979; and if he will make a statement on the ways in which this has benefited the environment in Wales.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesNo alterations to the arrangements for responsibilities have been made. It is the policy of my right hon. Friend that environmental planning and other planning matters should normally be dealt with locally and that other action would be taken only on the most exceptional basis.