Written question asked by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what progress has been made with regard to (a) proposals to improve existing regulations governing section 106 agreements and planning gain and (b) the publication of new guidance to replace Circular 1/97 Planning Obligations.

Answer: Mr. Clifton-Brown: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what progress has been made with regard to (a) proposals to improve existing regulations governing section 106 agreements and planning gain and (b) the publication of new guidance to replace Circular 1/97, Planning Obligations. [118298] Mr. McNulty: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister intends to issue a consultation document on Planning Obligations in the near future. Following the consultation period, it is our intention to publish a policy document on planning obligations that will replace Circular 1/97.

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