§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on his policy towards hypermarkets, bearing in mind that out-of-town locations require energy-consuming private transport to be used.
§ Mr. FoxI have been asked to reply. Government policy is that hypermarkets and other large stores should, wherever possible, be located within the urban area.256W Advice to this effect is contained in development control policy note 13. I am sending the hon. Member a copy.