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HANSARDNew Homes TargetI am very happy to take back whether we need some more communication on this. We have been very clear that we take a brownfield-first approach, but we know that brownfield alone…21 Oct 2025HANSARDNew Homes TargetI am grateful to my noble friend, particularly for his Diwali wishes. Unfortunately, I had to miss the Diwali celebration at home yesterday due to being here on the planning Bill,…21 Oct 2025HANSARDNew Homes TargetThe treatment of landfill is important for the environment, so it is key that we deal with that efficiently. I attended an SME round table as part of the APPG for SME House…21 Oct 2025HANSARDNew Homes TargetWe have made it clear that we expect new homes to be built with PV panels wherever possible, although it is not possible in every instance. Later this year, we will bring out our…21 Oct 2025HANSARDNew Homes TargetMy Lords, our Government remain committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. Through major planning reform and investment, we are breaking through the barriers…21 Oct 2025HANSARDNew Homes TargetThat is an appropriate question for today because I met the leader of Plymouth City Council just this morning, and we talked about some of the issues facing Devon. We understand…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill20 Oct 2025HANSARDBuilding Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 10 July be approved. Relevant document: 33rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillWell, well, my Lords, that was a wide-ranging debate for an opening debate on a purpose clause. Nevertheless, I thank those who contributed to the debate on the amendment in the…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock, for bringing back these amendments, which we debated extensively in Committee. Amendments 9 and 10 seek to reinstate the…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Fuller, for his amendment. I start by apologising to him for the meeting date, which I understand is 30 October. He will know from comments…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will briefly respond to questions I have been asked during the debate. I agree with what has been said about the Forestry Act 1967. It was a long time ago now, but I…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI hope that I can reassure the noble Lord that we are working very closely with our colleagues in the MoD on this issue and will endeavour to make sure that the balance is right…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, in moving government Amendment 4, I will speak also to Amendment 256. This proposal responds to concerns raised by Peers about the need to address water scarcity,…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, this amendment standing in my name seeks to create powers to ensure that seismic array systems are protected in areas where wind farms are proposed to be built, thus…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, for her Amendment 2. It would require the Secretary of State to assess the cumulative impact of…20 Oct 2025