HC Deb 30 March 1998 vol 309 c400W
Sir Raymond Powell

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans his Department has to examine the impact of out of town shopping developments on town centres. [37035]

Mr. Win Griffiths

Retail development and the future of town centres are matters kept under review. Following consultation in 1997 revised planning policy guidance which will underline the Government's commitments to a thriving retail sector and to encouraging successful town centres is being prepared.