Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 July 1999. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 July 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what proposals he has to improve the arrangements for control of outdoor advertisements. - Inc ref to fact that consultation paper issued today and copies in Library.

Answer: Mr. Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proposals he has to improve the arrangements for control of outdoor advertisements. [91549] Mr. Raynsford: I have today issued a consultation paper with proposals to update, clarify and improve the arrangements for controlling outdoor advertisements. Comments are invited no later than Thursday 14 October 1999. The amendments which are proposed as part of the Government's drive to modernise the planning system, also seek to make the current system more responsive to the rapidly changing nature of outdoor advertising. They would benefit business without spoiling the appearance of our towns and cities. Copies of the consultation paper have been placed in the Library.

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