§ Phil SawfordTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister when the three regional planning bodies will complete their growth area assessments in respect of the Milton Keynes and South Midland Study; and when the sub-regional spatial strategy will be published for public consultation. [123974]
§ Keith HillThe East of Englund, East Midlands and South East England Regional Assemblies have completed their growth area assessments and have prepared draft alterations to Regional Planning Guidance. These draft alterations have been endorsed by the East Midlands and South East Regional Assemblies and will be considered by the East of England Regional Assembly on 9 July 2003. The Regional Planning Guidance Alterations are due to be launched for public consultation on 18 July 2003.