Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 2002. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 October 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, If he will make a statement on his proposals to reform the planning procedures for major infrastructure projects. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Swayne: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his proposals to reform the planning procedures for major infrastructure projects. [71972] Mr. McNulty: We are considering the options for taking this forward. As indicated by my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister in his statement on 18 July we have accepted the Select Committee's arguments that Parliamentary Procedures for major infrastructure projects are not the best way forward.

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