§ Mr. BreedTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will publish a response to the Stewart report on mobile telecommunications. [145367]
§ Ms Beverley HughesThe Government published their response to the Stewart Report on 11 May 2000.
A consultation exercise seeking views on possible changes to the planning laws relating to telecommunications masts and associated guidance ended on 31 October 2000. The Department is currently analysing the responses. We shall announce any changes as soon as practicable.