§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many orders for areas of special control of advertisements have been approved since 1966; [27833]
(2) how many proposed orders for areas of special control of advertisements have been rejected since 1996, and on what grounds; [27834]
(3) if he will list the (a) district, (b) borough and (c) national park authority areas where approved areas of special control of advertisements exist, and specify those which are (i) district, (ii) borough and (iii) park-wide in extent. [27835]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesThe information is not readily available in the form requested. I am writing to the hon. Member with such information as we have.
§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the area of land covered by approved orders for areas of special control of advertisements, given(a) in total and (b) by district. [27836]
§ Mr. JonesIt is estimated that approximately 50 per cent. of the land area of England and Wales is subject to area of special control of advertisements designation. The area by district is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Enviornment if he will list the proposals for new orders for areas of special control of advertisements that he is currently considering. [27837]
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§ Mr. JonesNo new orders for areas of special control of advertisements are currently before my right hon. Friend. He is currently considering modifications to existing orders in South Shropshire district council, Enfield London borough council and Vale Royal borough council.