§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what discussions his officials have had with Lancaster city council about the plans of Mr. K. Drinkwater to put up large numbers of mushroom-growing units in the Quernmore valley on the edge of the trough of Bowland;
(2) if he will discuss with Lancaster city council the possible scope for an article 4 direction on the proposals to build mushroom-growing units at Nether Lodge, Quernmore, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneMy officials have had informal discussions with Lancaster city council about procedures which the city council could use to obtain control over Mr. Drinkwater's development proposals. I understand that the planning committee of the city council is to discuss the matter today. If it decides to make an article 4 direction it will need approval by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, who will consider the merits of the matter if a formal application for approval is made.