TELECOMMUNICATION MASTS (No. 2)

Early day motion 950, tabled 26 October 1999 by David Crausby (Labour). Signed by 61 members.

That this House notes with concern that the demand for telecommunications masts in all areas of the United Kingdom has increased over recent months at an alarming rate; believes that there is substantial public concern on this issue and that people living in residential areas should be protected from the visual menace and potential health hazards; calls upon the Government to review existing legislation relating to the siting of telecommunications masts, in particular the use of permitted development rights, and to consider a requirement for full planning permission for all telecommunications masts in residential areas regardless of their height.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 4, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.