HC Deb 16 June 1989 vol 154 cc568-9W
Mr. Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what directions have been issued by his Department since 1979 with regard to planning gain.

Mr. Chope

My Department's circular 22/83 gives advice to local authorities about the proper scope for "planning gain". That advice is summarised in paragraphs 25–26 of Planning Policy Guidance Note 1, issued in January 1988.