§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Enviroment if he will now announce the Government's views on the recommendations of the Committee on Mineral Planning Control; and if he plans to introduce legislation to implement its recommendations.
§ Mr. OakesThe Government's views and any proposals for legislation will be announced only after the consultation with the local authority associations, bodies representing the minerals industry and other interested bodies which will follow the publication of the report.