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Green Belt

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 April 2025UIN 41049

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the guidance entitled Green Belt, published on 27 February 2025, whether a regulatory impact assessment was prepared in relation to the new guidance.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

No. Regulatory impact assessments are prepared to support the appraisals of new primary or secondary legislation.

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