asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will make a Statement about the Town and Country Planning General Development (Amendment) Order 1977.

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State is arranging for the order to be withdrawn. The Government will shortly be presenting to Parliament the response to the Eighth Report of the Expenditure Committee: Planning Procedures. He intends to consider further the provisions of the general development order in the light of reactions to that response.House adjourned at four minutes before eight o'clock.