§ Lord Marlesfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to protect the integrity of the Green Belt within the Epping Forest District: and, if so, whether they will ensure that any proposal for a football academy in Roding Valley is called in for determination by a public inquiry. [HL5458]
§ The Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Lord Rooker)The Government Office for the East of England is monitoring the proposal; any decision to call in the application for planning permission will take account of our published criteria.