HL Deb 28 July 1997 vol 582 c7WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have any plans to use SID (Spatially Immersive Display) technology to assist in determining the outcome of major planning inquiries.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Baroness Hayman)

The Government have no immediate plans to use SID technology to assist in the conduct of planning inquiries. The planning inspectorate keeps a close watch on developments in technology that can improve its service.