§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what steps he has taken to advertise the conclusions of the Milton Keynes and South Midlands Regional Growth Study. [76839]
§ Mr. RaynsfordDuring the Course of the study there have been a number of events to keep the relevant parties informed of progress. In addition a series of factsheets was published on the web sites of the regional planning bodies and the Government Office for the South East. The study report was launched by my right hon. Friend the Lord Rooker on 18 September 2002 at a conference of key stakeholders including representatives of local authorities, other Government agencies and community bodies including CPRE, education establishments and voluntary organisations. Copies of the summary report were distributed at the launch event and a copy of the full report has been sent to each organisation represented. All local MPs and local authorities have received a copy of the full report and it is available on the web site of the Government Office for the South East and those of the three regional planning bodies.
§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) what plans he has for public consultation about the recommendations of the Milton Keynes and South Midlands Regional Growth Study; [76847]
(2) what plans he has to carry out a public examination of the conclusions of the Milton Keynes and South Midlands Regional Growth Study. [76840]
§ Mr. RaynsfordI understand that the regional planning bodies are currently considering how to take account of the conclusions of the study as part of the process of updating regional planning policy guidance.
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