Nicholas Ridley on Green Belt policy

Title

Nicholas Ridley on Green Belt policy

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

11 May 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:56

Description

Environment Secretary Nicholas Ridley has flatly denied speculation that he is considering a wholesale dismantling of the Green Belt. Ridley says that, while many new homes will have to be built in the next few years, the policy on the Green Belt remains unchanged. Conservative MP for Orpington, Ivor Stanbrook expresses relief at Ridley’s comments but says he will continue to push for the Green Belt. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Nicholas Ridley; Ivor Stanbrook

Keywords

Housing; Town and country planning; Environment; Green belts

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