Oral Answers to Questions — Mobile Telephone Masts

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 24 Ebrill 2001.

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Photo of Mr George Stevenson Mr George Stevenson Llafur, Stoke-on-Trent South 12:00, 24 Ebrill 2001

Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the changes that he mentioned with regard to strengthening public consultation will remove the anomaly whereby a proposal for a mast of 15 m in height only requires prior approval from a local authority, whereas a proposal for a 20 m mast is subject to full planning permission?