§ Andrew SelousTo ask the Prime Minister pursuant to his oral answer of 14 January 2004,Official Report, column 813, to the hon. Member for Billericay (Mr. Baron), if he will ensure that the enforcement of planning law in relation to travellers referred to is included in the Planning Bill; and if he will agree to meet the hon. Members for Billericay and South-West Bedfordshire and other concerned hon. Members on this subject. [149851]
§ The Prime MinisterThe planning system is complex and the issues raised are complicated and wide-ranging. We are continuing to assess the issue of strengthening enforcement in respect of breaches of planning control and to consider whether any new powers are needed in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill.
I am aware that Planning Ministers have already met the hon. Member and other hon. Members on this issue and would be happy to meet them again as new issues arise.