§ Mr. Douglasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for St. Pancras, North (Mr. Stallard), Official Report, 5 February 1981, c. 210, if he will list the criteria by which he assesses the potential competitive impact of a proposed retail development on established shopping centres when considering planning appeals.
§ Mr. Giles ShawImpact is assessed by determining how much of the estimated turnover of a shopping centre is likely to be attracted to the proposed store, regard being had to all relevant local circumstances.