§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will consider the appeal against refusal of planning permission by Renfrew district council for the development of a quarry at Windyhill farm, Elderslie; what procedures will be followed before final determination of the appeal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartEvidence on this appeal will be heard by a reporter at a public local inquiry scheduled to commence on 14 June 1994. The reporter appointed will subsequently submit a comprehensive report based on the evidence led at the inquiry and the many other written representations submitted by local residents and other parties. The report and reporter's recommendations will, thereafter, be referred to my right hon. Friend who has directed that he should determine this appeal on the grounds that the proposal would constitute a significant development within a designated green belt.