HC Deb 21 February 1991 vol 186 c197W
Sir Thomas Arnold

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what employment factors he takes into account when approving structure plans.

Sir George Young

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave him on 12 February,Official Report, column 426. The economic factors taken into account by local planning authorities and my right hon. Friend would include considerations such as current and possible future levels of employment in the area.

Sir Thomas Arnold

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whom he expects to consult on his proposed modifications to the Cheshire structure plan in the spring.

Sir George Young

My right hon. Friend will notify Members of Parliament of the proposed modifications of the Cheshire structure plan who have expressed an interest, and all those who represent Cheshire, together with the participants at the examination in public. Cheshire county council will be asked to place copies of the proposed modifications and supporting documents on deposit for public inspection. It must advertise that this has been done and inform those who made representations on the plan.