HC Deb 19 May 1976 vol 911 cc542-3W
Mr. Rippon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to issue a circular dealing with the need for co-operation between local authorities in the operation of development control schemes.

Mr. John Silkin

The right hon. and learned Gentlemen appears to have forgotten that he himself issued precisely this advice in 1973. Further advice was given in January this year.

Mr. Rippon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made with the revision of Development Control Note No. 10: and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. John Silkin

Development Control Policy Note No. 10 is being considered in the general review and any necessary revision will be made.

Mr. Rippon

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made with research into public consultation on planning control; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. John Silkin

A pilot study is in progress and preliminary results should be available in the autumn.