Paragraph 43

In Schedule 5 to F1the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (conditions relating to mineral working) in paragraph 4 (consultations) after sub-paragraph (4) there shall be inserted—

“(4A)

Without prejudice to the application of this paragraph in relation to consultation with the Forestry Commission, where the Minister is consulted pursuant to any provision of this paragraph—

(a)

he is not required to inspect any land or to express a view on any matter or question; and

(b)

he is not precluded from responding in general terms or otherwise in terms which are not specific to the land in question.”.