HC Deb 05 May 1976 vol 910 cc369-70W
Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many proposals for the provision of private sidings as a result of the stimulus provided by the Railways Act 1974 have been opposed by local planning authorities on environmental grounds.

Dr. Gilbert

None. However, most proposals for private sidings do not involve grant, and many of them are opposed by local planning authorities on environmental grounds.