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HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkI take the right hon. Gentleman’s point. I will suggest to the Minister that, if he wishes to pursue a policy of building on land that will almost certainly flood, we need to put…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. The point I would like to make to the Minister is that, if developers choose to raise the level of the land on which they wish to…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkIt is a very good idea to have development near railway stations. However, I have another application on the horizon in Yatton, which is the village I was discussing earlier, that…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor many, rural bus services are the only way to buy food, to get to work, school or medical appointments, or to access services. A shuttle bus is meant to replace the 173 First…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI herald the passage into law of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, but many will be disappointed that the judge in Tuesday’s High Court hearing had to rule, under current…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. I am pleased to see you in the Chair, Sir Desmond. I am grateful for…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkI wonder how the High Court came to its decision over the site in Yatton. What the Minister says sounds good to me, but it can be swept away because the NPPF is what the judge…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkWill the Minister meet me and those in my constituency who are particularly concerned about this to discuss it?16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkI am grateful to you, Sir Desmond, and to the Minister for everything he has said. I very much hope that he stays in his place because we would like to carry on the conversation;…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillOne of the hon. Gentleman’s former colleagues went to Downing Street just a month ago with a letter that says he believes he was misled by his own Department when he was the…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillCan the hon. Member spot the irony in the fact that today, while the Government are considering this legislation, which is designed to prevent public bodies from obstructing the…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillMy sense is that we could have some equity in the amount of legal aid given to families and individuals fighting big organisations, such as public bodies. If the rates of the…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillWill the Minister give way?14 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month, the High Court issued its judgment permitting the development of 119 homes in a flood risk area in the village of Yatton in Somerset. The site had failed the flood…09 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast month the former Defence Secretary said that he believed he was misled by his own Department while he was Defence Secretary. Former Scotland Secretary Baroness Liddell, who…06 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsI welcome the Minister’s statement. Has she considered the merits of establishing an office of the whistleblower, which would create new legal protections for those who declare…06 Jul 2026HANSARDCourt TranscriptsI am particularly keen that this matter is progressed at speed, because the fees for victims who want to get their transcripts are eye-watering. My constituent is a victim of…30 Jun 2026HANSARDCourt Transcripts13. What steps he is taking to make all court transcripts free for victims.30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFood security is national security, and I am glad that the Government recognised that earlier this year. It is critical national infrastructure. As the Government pursue their…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Dean Collier chairs Priddy folk festival, a local volunteer-run community event that for 34 years has brought really good music to the village and raised money for…25 Jun 2026