HC Deb 08 November 1977 vol 938 c59W
Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will allow the county councils, in consultation with the district councils and the public, the greatest possible freedom in preparing their structure plans and determining the priorities for their areas before reaching any final decision.

Mr. Guy Barnett

Yes. It is the responsibility of county councils to prepare structure plans in accordance with the statutory requirements.