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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2009. It was answered by Iain Wright (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Playgrounds

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what recent discussions she has had with local authorities on their provision of play areas.
Answer

No recent discussions have been held with local authorities on their provision of play areas. However, the Department of Communities and Local Government's Chief Planning Officer wrote to the Chief Planning Officer of every local authority in December 2008 to draw their attention to the newly published Play Strategy for England, and to set out the role Government would like them to take in supporting its local delivery.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
489 c35W; 261633
Session
2008-09
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Playgrounds
Link
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