HC Deb 02 July 1990 vol 175 cc438-9W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what changes he proposes to make to planning legislation in England and Wales; and whether he has any plans to abolish county structure plans.

Mr. Michael Spicer

[holding answer 29 June 1990]: The White Paper "The Future of Development Plans" (Cm 569), published in January 1989, set out the Government's proposals for the reform of the development plan system. Other legislative proposals have been the subject of recent consultation papers. Further announcements will be made in due course about the timing and content of any legislation.