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HANSARDLocal Planning Authorities: Land for Employment and Industrial UseThe hon. Lady will know that the Government are committed to levelling up areas throughout the country, including her constituency. Working with Homes England, we deliver…20 Feb 2023HANSARDStatutory Public ConsultationsMeaningful engagement with local communities is essential to the improvement of public services, and our reforms in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill will strengthen…20 Feb 2023HANSARDStatutory Public ConsultationsI thank my hon. Friend for his vital question. I have seen the reports he refers to and I totally share his concerns about the consultation process led by the Mayor of London.…20 Feb 2023HANSARDSecond Homes in Coastal AreasThe Government fully understand that beautiful areas attract large numbers of holidaymakers and, therefore, large numbers of second homes. That is why we have introduced higher…20 Feb 2023HANSARDSecond Homes in Coastal AreasMy hon. Friend does a superb job of representing communities affected by large numbers of second homes. That is why the new council tax second homes premium will enable councils,…20 Feb 2023HANSARDSecond Homes in Coastal AreasI thank the hon. Member for bringing this issue to the Floor of the House on behalf of his constituents and communities. We are looking at the issue of registration of second…20 Feb 2023HANSARDRural Areas: Housing ProvisionWe want to ensure that affordable homes are available to anyone who needs them, including in rural locations where stock is limited and often difficult to replace. Our £11.5…20 Feb 2023HANSARDRural Areas: Housing ProvisionThe Government completely agree with those comments. We are clear that the community-led housing sector offers significant untapped potential for helping to meet housing need. It…20 Feb 2023HANSARDRural Areas: Housing ProvisionNo, that is not the case. It is a pleasure to respond to the hon. Gentleman. This Government are taking the delivery of affordable housing across the whole country incredibly…20 Feb 2023HANSARDHousing Developments: Primary Care CapacityNew housing needs to be supported by the right infrastructure, including primary care services. The new infrastructure levy that we are introducing through the Levelling-up and…20 Feb 2023HANSARDHousing Developments: Primary Care CapacityYes, the Government do recognise the urgency of this issue, and I thank my hon. Friend for raising it. He is right to be consistent about it, because, as we recognise, access to…20 Feb 2023HANSARDBrownfield Development and Green BeltIt is a huge pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Fovargue. I am grateful to my right hon. Friend the Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton) for securing this…09 Feb 2023HANSARDDraft Local Government (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Local Government (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2023. I thank hon. Members, and you,…09 Feb 2023HANSARDDraft Local Government (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2023Very briefly, Mr Vickers. I thank the hon. Member for Luton North and look forward to many more exchanges with her. I am sure that not all of them will be as smooth sailing as…09 Feb 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ8. After 8,000 residents of Redditch signed my petition to bring back chemotherapy to the Alex, the trust reversed its decision to leave it at Kidderminster permanently—a…01 Feb 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: PlymouthIt is a great honour to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South West Devon (Sir Gary Streeter) for securing the debate,…25 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS Beds: Alexandra Hospital7. What steps his Department is taking to increase the number of NHS beds available in the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.24 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS Beds: Alexandra HospitalI thank the Minister for that answer. In Worcestershire, we warmly welcome the £2.6 million that has been allocated as our share of the discharge fund. Will the Minister set out…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUnaccompanied Asylum-seeking ChildrenThe Minister is demonstrating a great deal of seriousness and compassion in gripping this very concerning situation, but does he agree that the best way in which to safeguard…24 Jan 2023HANSARDDoctor TrainingMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. I strongly agree with him and I hope the Minister will respond. While I am speaking about our three counties, I thank my hon. Friend the…17 Jan 2023