34. Mr. B. Harrisonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he will encourage county councils to expedite the completion of outline village plans in their areas; and when he anticipates that the Essex County Council will be able to submit such plans to him.
§ Sir K. JosephCounty councils are not required to submit village plans to my right hon. Friend. It is for them to decide whether to prepare such plans for their own purposes, to help with the work of development control.