§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps his Department is taking to review planning policy guidance in respect of out-of-town retail parks and shopping centres; and when his Department will publish the revised guidance. [2573]
§ Mr. RaynsfordWe have no current plans to review PPG6, although we are concerned to apply it firmly and consistently, and to monitor its effectiveness. The Government is currently considering its response to the more detailed and specific matters raised by the Environment Committee's report on shopping centres.