HC Deb 19 January 1994 vol 235 c659W
31. Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will have completed his review of minerals planning guidance; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Baldry

We published revised mineral planning guidance for coal mining and colliery spoil disposal for public consultation on 14 December 1993. Comments are required by 18 March 1994. When the comments have been considered we would hope to make any necessary revisions and publish final guidance in the summer.