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National Policy Statements

Volume 495: debated on Wednesday 8 July 2009

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what timetable has been set for the publication of (a) draft and (b) final national policy statements. (283834)

The Department for Communities and Local Government published on its website on 27 January a Route Map for implementation of the Infrastructure Planning Commission regime, including the current timetable for preparation of national policy statements which are the responsibility of the lead Departments concerned. Copies are available in the House Library.

We confirmed in the Route Map that we would discuss the appropriate lead in time for the commencement of the new regime with potential promoters, industry and other interested organisations, and then update it to reflect that process.