Planning (Opencast Mining Separation Zones) Bill

Debate between Lord Stunell and Christopher Chope

Friday 11th February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stunell]

I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. Perhaps if I make a little more progress, the factors that we have to take into account when we consider our approach to the Bill will become clear.

[Mr Chope]

Will the Minister perhaps say whether the Government support, tolerate or oppose the Bill? Why do we need to wait any longer to hear a one-word answer to that question?

[Andrew Stunell]

Let me set out my case.