At the meeting, a considerable number of community councillors expressed concern about how the green belt around Edinburgh is being treated.Not only because of the local issues, but because it raises national concerns, I recommend strongly that PE712 be referred to the Executive, and that the Executive be asked to respond before the planning legislation is produced. It would be good to know in advance what the legislative attitude will be towards green belts.The petition should also be drawn to the attention of the relevant committee—I am not aware of which committee has been chosen to deal with the planning bill when it comes before Parliament.