§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take to ensure that the preparation of structure plans by local authorities is not held up in advance of the reorganisation of local government, in view of the serious effect on land release programmes that such holdups could have.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerWe are already proceeding, in advance of local government reorganisation, with the phased changeover to the new development plan system. D.O.E. Circular 10/70 sets out the action appropriate for dealing with the short-term problem of land availability until structure and local plans are prepared.
§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made in his discussions with local authorities concerning a speedier programme for the preparation and implementation of structure plans under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1968; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageAs I told my hon. Friend on 29th January, I am drawing up a programme which will be discussed with the local planning authorities concerned shortly.—[Vol. 810, c. 213.]