HC Deb 23 June 1981 vol 7 c60W
Mr. Marks

asked the Secretary of State for Energy in what ways his Department carries out the provisions of section 11 of the Countryside Act 1968.

Mr. David Howell

In exercising my statutory powers relating to energy projects involving the development of land, I have full regard to representations made at public inquiries and by interested parties in other ways, including any views I may receive from the Countryside Commission and the Nature Conservancy Council.