Bob Russell
Main Page: Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat - Colchester)
Nick Boles
The hon. Lady would be arguing on stronger ground if she admitted that, under the previous Government, by May 2010 only 17% of local authorities had a local plan adopted, and 32% had one published. Now, 48% of local authorities have plans adopted and 71% have plans published. Progress has been excellent and we will keep the pressure on local authorities to produce those plans.
Sir Bob Russell (Colchester) (LD)
Is the Minister concerned about urban creep into rural areas destroying the open countryside within urban fringe fields and between towns and adjoining villages?
Nick Boles
I would be concerned if that were happening, but it is not and so I am not concerned.