§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his policy relating to the development of quarries within the urban area of the central Scotland conurbation.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 29 April 1994]: Planning policies for mineral working in Scotland are set out in the recently published "National Planning Policy Guideline on Land for Mineral Working". No specific mention is made of quarries in the urban areas of the central Scotland conurbation; they are therefore covered by the general policies established in the guidelines. It is for planning authorities now to reflect those policies in their specific structure and local plans.