HC Deb 23 February 1987 vol 111 c96W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations there were between his Department and outside bodies prior to the issue of the draft circular on development involving agricultural land; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

Consistently with the normal practice, the draft circular on development involving agricultural land has been issued for the specific purpose of enabling outside bodies to comment before the Government reach final conclusions on the matter.