HC Deb 26 February 1990 vol 168 c24W
Mr. Mills

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider introducing special measures to reduce the pressure for development in the Meriden gap between Birmingham and Coventry.

Mr. Moynihan

The area in question is in the green belt and is, therefore, subject to the strictest planning control; the Government will continue to attach great importance to maintaining effective green belt policies in areas like the Meriden gap.