HC Deb 14 June 1974 vol 874 cc656-7W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he can give an assurance that it remains Government policy to preserve the green belt around Brentwood and Ongar and that he will have this in mind in hearing future planning appeals.

Mr. Oakes

Yes, but we must, of course, consider all appeals on their merits.