Mobile Phone Masts (Hansard, 28 October 2003)

HC Deb 28 October 2003 vol 412 cc207-8W 208W

§ Bob Russell
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will grant local authorities more powers to refuse applications by mobile telephone companies to erect telephone masts; and if he will make a statement. [132819]

§ Keith Hill
On 22 August 2001, the Government significantly strengthened the planning arrangements for telecommunications development. There are no plans to change these arrangements at present.