HC Deb 22 February 1989 vol 147 cc688-9W
54. Mr. Riddick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many simplified-planning zones are now in operation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chope

Last year, simplified planning zones were adopted and brought into operation by Derby and Corby. Five other schemes are in preparation, as noted in the reply to my hon. Friend, the Member for Mid-Staffordshire (Mr. Heddle) at column304.