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Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Friday, 10 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Outdoor Advertising

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to restrict outdoor advertising.

Answer

Advertising has a valuable role to play in a free market society. Local councils already have the choice, through powers in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to refuse applications on amenity or public safety grounds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24385
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Outdoor advertising
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk