for possible development.

Acting Environment Minister the Hon. Clarence Terceira will move the Bermuda Plan 1992 be passed.

"I think common sense will prevail,'' he said last night.

Last week Government scrapped a House of Assembly debate into the controversial plan.

This followed confusion about the implications of the plan.

In particular there was concern approving the plan was tantamount to endorsing development at Hamilton Parish's Catchment Hill -- one of the Island's last forests.

Among those who expressed anxiety was Government backbencher Mr. Trevor Moniz.

Mr. Moniz, whose constituency borders Catchment Hill, said: "It is a concern to me that development should be allowed on one of the last few open spaces.

"The National Trust has put together a fairly compelling argument.'' His colleague Mr. Tim Smith agreed there was a dilemma and asked: "Do we have the option to reject parts of the report?'' Yesterday, worries among Government MPs were tackled at the United Bermuda Party's caucus meeting.

Afterwards, Dr. Terceira said he believed there was less confusion now.

He stressed: "The development plan and zoning maps do not give anyone permission to build or develop anything.

"Anybody who wants to build or develop must apply to the Development Applications Board, which has the power to reject, pass or alter.'' Dr. Terceira said approving the plan and the maps -- which have already been tabled -- did not amount to endorsing Catchment Hill development.