HC Deb 07 July 1998 vol 315 c459W
21. Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to ensure that the extra 2,500 houses proposed for Newcastle's green belt do not undermine regeneration prospects in the central and western areas of the inner city. [47642]

Mr. Raynsford

Until a master plan for development of land deleted from the Green Belt in the adopted Newcastle UDP has been widely consulted upon, it is inappropriate for development to commence. Both plans will ensure a phased release of development land which will ensure that regeneration of Newcastle's inner areas is not adversely affected.

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