HC Deb 11 March 1985 vol 75 c15W
Mr. Rowe

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made in the implementation of the Town and Country Planning (Minerals) Act 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Macfarlane

In part I of the Act, which applies to England and Wales, sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 16 together with parts of sections 2 and 15 are in force. Part II of the Act applies to Scotland and is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.