§ 27. Mr. William Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give an assurance that the green belt in the constituency of East Surrey, particularly Warlingham, will not be used for development.
§ Mr. ChannonThe control of development is primarily the responsibility of the local planning authorities. When a planning application comes before my right hon. and learned Friend he considers it on its merits, taking account of all relevant planning issues including the need to preserve the green belt.