To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government when he plans to publish the Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West; and what the reason is for the time taken to publish the strategy. (281219)

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government when he expects to respond to the consultation on the South West Regional Spatial Strategy. (281220)

I refer the hon. Members to the answer given on 16 June 2009, Official Report, column 208W, to the hon. Member for Christchurch (Mr. Chope).