Speeches by Gelderd.

“Constituents in South East Cornwall have expressed concern about the use of a hotel in the Fowey valley. Does the hon. Member agree that it is essential for asylum seekers to be housed appropriately where facilities are available and where infrastructure exists to avoid undue strain on local communities?”

“Establishing joined-up health hubs in towns such as Saltash and Liskeard could bring routine services from across the Tamar closer to home, easing pressure on Derriford hospital. While recent debates have addressed broader rural healthcare issues, will the Leader of the House provide Government time to discuss how inte…”

“Could you expand a little on the environmental benefits of retrofitting as opposed to new build in general?”

“Erika Lewis, please.”

“How can the planning system be used to balance the need for new housing developments with the opportunity to retrofit and repurpose existing buildings to meet housing demand while supporting environmental sustainability? I will come to you first, Professor Raslan.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing this important debate. Our national defence is made possible by the dedication of our people and the strength of our bases across the country, working together to …”

“Thank you very much.”

“That would be a recommendation for the Committee to look at that further. Ms Lewis, do you have anything to add on that point?”

“Thank you for that. You mentioned previously that relaxing planning considerations was very useful in certain areas but that it was not something that you had seen widespread. Could you expand on that?”

“Thank you very much. Do any of the other panellists have a comment on that point?”

“Could you expand a little on the environmental benefits of retrofitting as opposed to new build in general?”

“Erika Lewis, please.”

“How can the planning system be used to balance the need for new housing developments with the opportunity to retrofit and repurpose existing buildings to meet housing demand while supporting environmental sustainability? I will come to you first, Professor Raslan.”

“Thank you very much.”

“That would be a recommendation for the Committee to look at that further. Ms Lewis, do you have anything to add on that point?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr. Dowd, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes) for securing this important debate. South East Cornwall is known for its beautiful environment, both on land and at sea, which attracts millions of visitors every year. Yet we face a grow…”

“Thank you for that. You mentioned previously that relaxing planning considerations was very useful in certain areas but that it was not something that you had seen widespread. Could you expand on that?”

“Thank you, Mr Dowd, and I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. I thank Feargal Sharkey, who visited my constituency last summer, and I thank the Minister for all her work on this important topic. Feargal Sharkey met local residents with me and heard the strength of local feeling on this issue. Our fishing communit…”

“I know my hon. Friend the Member for St Austell and Newquay (Noah Law) is an important champion for Cornwall as well. South East Cornwall’s beautiful, natural environment is priceless, and I applaud the determination of my local residents to make a difference. We also have the national leadership that is so essential t…”

“Thank you very much. Do any of the other panellists have a comment on that point?”