§ 29. Jackie BallardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the provision for housing development in structure plans currently under review. [73441]
§ Mr. RaynsfordProvision for housing development in structure plans is a matter for local planning authorities in the first instance. In determining provision, they must have regard to national policies (for example, "Panning for the Communities of the Future") and Regional Planning Guidance. Assessment of plans by the Secretary of State will include, amongst other things, the extent to which the local authority has had regard to these matters.