HC Deb 24 February 1993 vol 219 c628W
21. Mr. Jack Thompson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the outcome of the consultations relating to the mineral planning guidance note 3.

Mr. Baldry

I announced on 15 July 1992 the Government's intention to revise the current planning guidelines on opencast coal which are contained in minerals planning guidance note 3. Draft revised guidance will be issued for public consultation as soon as possible following the outcome of the coal review.

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