Speeches by Platt.

“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week I visited Howe Bridge leisure centre to meet sensei Billy Higgins and watch one of his much-loved karate sessions. There are too many accolades to list today, but as a founder, international champion and dedicated instructor, Billy has transformed young people’s confidence, re…”

“I thank the Minister for his announcement about the changes to digital ID. As a neighbouring MP, he will know that I recently held a public meeting in Leigh and Atherton, and there was overwhelming agreement that this should not be mandatory, so the decision will be welcomed by many. However, can he set out how the wid…”

“I declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliament group on ADHD. ADHD providers estimate that untreated ADHD could cost the economy £11.2 billion over the next decade, largely due to avoidable impacts on justice, employment, education and health. Will the Minister commit to ensure that people with ADHD rec…”

“10. What steps his Department is taking to improve ADHD services.”

“I will ask you as well, Richard. Are there any changes that you would like to see to improve the balance between heritage protection and functional adaptability in this process?”

“My question is on planning application and listed building consent. During the evidence we heard from numerous organisations how slow and fragmented this process is. Does this process provide sufficient flexibility for publicly owned assets with operational requirements, or how do you get around it?”

“I always say I have a blueprint of what not to do if you ever need that. I will ask something else to add on to that, which I was not necessarily directly involved in but it happened in the constituency—the heritage action zones. I know that the Government and DCMS are looking at the benefits of what happened in that p…”

“Absolutely. Okay. In your evidence, you also mentioned the effectiveness of community ownership. Again to declare that interest, we benefited from that at Leigh Spinners Mill. What additional measures could accompany asset transfer or community ownership? Is it financial support or guidance to make sure buildings remai…”

“Are there any other reforms that you notably require?”

“That is a reform.”

“Good morning. Just to declare an interest, I used to manage a grade II* listed building—you have heard it all before—at Leigh Spinners Mill in my constituency of Leigh and Atherton so I know the process a little bit, particularly the listed building consent process, which can be very timely and costly. What reforms cou…”

“Understanding the process a little bit more so that you can do the challenge.”

“Mark?”

“How receptive have Government been to your approach?”

“Same question, Richard. How do you manage situations where urgent operational needs require expedited consent?”

“Is that something you will look to do?”

“Are you in conversation with Government Departments regarding these limitations?”

“I will ask you as well, Richard. Are there any changes that you would like to see to improve the balance between heritage protection and functional adaptability in this process?”

“My question is on planning application and listed building consent. During the evidence we heard from numerous organisations how slow and fragmented this process is. Does this process provide sufficient flexibility for publicly owned assets with operational requirements, or how do you get around it?”

“I always say I have a blueprint of what not to do if you ever need that. I will ask something else to add on to that, which I was not necessarily directly involved in but it happened in the constituency—the heritage action zones. I know that the Government and DCMS are looking at the benefits of what happened in that p…”