HC Deb 09 May 2000 vol 349 c359W
23. Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to protect existing green belt areas. [120163]

Mr. Raynsford

Planning Policy Guidance note 2 already states that land in designated green belts should be protected against inappropriate development. Local planning authorities must take it into account in preparing their development plans and in individual development control decisions.