13Preparation of Framework: statement of public participation(1)

The Welsh Ministers must prepare and publish a statement of public participation setting out their policies relating to the consultation to be carried out in preparing the National Development Framework for Wales.

(2)

In particular, the statement must include provision about—

(a)

the form the consultation will take,

(b)

when the consultation will take place, and

(c)

the steps that will be taken to involve members of the public in the preparation of the Framework.

(3)

The statement must provide that, as part of the consultation, the Welsh Ministers will—

(a)

publish a draft of the Framework, and

(b)

allow a period of 12 weeks beginning with the publication of the draft during which any person may make representations about the draft.

(4)

The Welsh Ministers may revise the statement and must publish the statement as revised.