§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) how many responses he has received to the Consultation Paper on Telecommunication Mast Development; and from whom; [136857]
(2) if he will place copies of responses received to the Consultation Paper on Telecommunication Mast Development in the Library; [136858]
(3) when he will announce the action he proposes to take following the public consultation on telecommunication mast development. [136859]
§ Ms Beverley HughesBy the end of the day, 7 November 2000, we had received 301 responses in total. Of these 45 were from members of the public; 230 were from local authorities and other public bodies; 18 were from mobile phone companies and associated businesses; and eight were from hon. Members. The Department is currently analysing the responses. We will announce any changes as soon as practicable. Copies of all responses, other than those where the respondent has indicated that the response is to be treated as confidential, will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.