HC Deb 29 June 1999 vol 334 cc94-5W
Mr. Nigel Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will assess the advantages and disadvantages of including playing fields in the land use register. [88459]

Mr. Raynsford

It is our intention that the National Land Use Database will record all land uses, including playing fields.

Mr. Nigel Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many school playing fields have been given planning permission for non-sport development since 1 October 1998. [88742]

Mr. Raynsford

The information requested is not available. The results of planning applications and appeals are not classified by current or previous land use.