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HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)The Minister is being very kind; he just mentioned a point that I forgot to mention. I do not expect certainty, and he has said that he is bringing forward regulations, but what…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)I might as well pack up and go home— I did not hear any “hear, hears” in response to that—because the Minister has given us the best news that the Mayor of London requires…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)Does the Minister not understand that local plans are usually formed by an administration and executive of the council, and that it is up to local ward members who may be affected…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)I wonder whether the Minister has given any thought to political proportionality when it comes to any future national scheme of delegation. I will give him an example. Forgive me…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)We will oppose the clause. Our reason for doing so is that this chapter of the legislation is a massive power grab and piece of centralisation. The whole Bill—in particular its…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)I accept what the hon. Lady says, but I do not agree that a local ward member who may disagree with the local plan should not then have it considered in planning committee later…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)It is an executive decision. An executive is required by legislation to put five-year housing land supply forward under a local plan, and a local plan is approved by full council.…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)Again, I understand where the hon. Lady is coming from, but it is still within the rights of the appointed planning committee to say yes or no to the detailed development…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)The hon. Gentleman is making a very reasonable argument. Does he agree that we could be having a very different debate today if the Minister and the Secretary of State had not…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Sixth sitting)I would say to the Minister that significance is in the eye of the beholder, but may I bring him back to something that he said? I do not want to do him a disservice, but I…13 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)Good morning, Mrs Hobhouse. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship and to see you again. I welcome both Ministers to their places. As soon as you said that we can start…13 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemShe won’t answer it.12 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesThe hon. Lady is correct to say that there are areas in which we could have gone further. Some of that could have been met by actions we brought forward, such as a new housing…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesGood luck to him—I hope he sends his sponsorship details to every Member in the House. He outlined a very important case. Whatever party and constituency we represent, we will all…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I welcome the Minister to his place and congratulate the hon. Member for Leeds Central and Headingley (Alex Sobel)…08 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted that the Leader of the House has given time for a general debate on VE Day. It is vital that we remember the sacrifice that each and every one of our communities…01 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I please ask the Leader of the House to outline the forthcoming business?01 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fourth sitting)Has the Minister identified or outlined any potential total income that will come out of this measure? I know that it is not a certain process and that it is not certain how many…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)The Minister will be pleased to know that I will not be making a very long speech. I will briefly comment on some of the clauses before the Committee, and elaborate on some of the…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Fourth sitting)My contribution will be very short, because the Opposition agree with what the Minister said. It seems perfectly reasonable to amend section 36D of the Electricity Act 1989, which…29 Apr 2025