HC Deb 03 June 1992 vol 208 c544W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what action is being taken following the recommendation by the House of Commons Environment Committee concerning the harmonisation of planning control above and below low watermark;

(2) if he will consider extending local authority planning control to the 12-nautical mile limit of territorial waters.

Mr. Baldry

In its second report of last Session, the Environment Select Committee made several recommendations on the issue of harmonising landward planning control and seaward regulations as far as the 12-nautical mile limit of territorial waters. We are considering the report and will respond in due course.