HC Deb 08 December 1976 vol 922 cc218-9W
30. Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will review the planning procedures involved in the approval of mining, quarrying and other operations of nationalised industries.

Mr. Marks

The report of the Committee on Planning Control over Mineral Working is now under consideration. We are not aware of the need for any further review at present.