§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the number of out-of-town shopping centres in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [49566]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThis information is not held centrally. Government planning policy on retailing in Wales is set out in 'Planning Guidance (Wales) Planning Policy' published in May 1996. This includes a commitment to sustain and enhance town centres, and to subject proposals for new retail development to a rigorous test designed to favour town centre sites.