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Chalk

Volume 832: debated on Wednesday 8 March 1972

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asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider undertaking a national investigation into the excavation and use of chalk with a view to the preparation of a national plan; and if he will make a statement.

The South East Joint Planning Team concluded that these problems could generally be dealt with at local or sub regional level. My right hon. Friend sees no reason to disagree with that conclusion.