§ 14. Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the protection of open spaces in towns and cities. [133314]
§ Mr. RaynsfordOur planning policies for sport, recreation and open spaces are currently being revised and will provide a strategic framework for assessing the open space needs of local communities and how best to protect them.
Success of our urban regeneration policy is dependent on creating a high quality environment and the maintenance of good open spaces is essential to this.