§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what studies he has commissioned in connection with the Milton Keynes/South Midlands sustainable communities plan 1691W concerning (a) impacts on (i) stocks of aggregates, (ii) flooding and (iii) water supply and (b) other environmental impacts. [170098]
§ Keith HillIn July 2001 the Government, along with the three Regional Assemblies covering the Milton Keynes-South Midlands sub-region: East of England, East Midlands and South East, commissioned the Milton Keynes-South Midlands Study. This study considered in detail a range of issues, including the impact of growth on natural resources and the environment. Supporting the sub-regional study are more detailed local area assessments and further environmental assessments will be carried out as part of the Local Development Framework process. In addition work on these issues is being taken forward through the Inter-Regional board for Milton Keynes-South Midlands, where a Utilities sub-group and an Environment and Quality of Life sub-group have been established.