HC Deb 23 April 2002 vol 384 cc178-9W
36. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what action is he taking to increase protection for sports pitches in planning legislation. [49430]

Ms Keeble

I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 25 February 2002,Official Report, column 824W, in which I said that I have no plans to extend the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (Playing Fields) (England) Direction 1998 to cover all playing fields.