§ Liz BlackmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress he has made in considering means to prevent owners from deliberately running down or demolishing sporting facilities following the court's decision in the Thames Ditton Lawn Tennis Club case. [65428]
§ Mr. RaynsfordWe have received representations to strengthen planning controls over the demolition of various types of sports facilities. We are currently considering these and hope to announce the outcome shortly. We shall consult on any proposed changes to the existing planning arrangements.