HC Deb 07 March 1994 vol 239 cc77-8W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he intends to take to consult district councils on his Department's design guide on housing.

Mr. Tim Smith

The Department wrote to district councils among other interested bodies when it started work on the rural design guide last year. The letter explained the purpose of the proposed guide and asked for comments. Seven councils have replied and their comments are being taken into account in the production of the guide.