Speeches by Pennycook.
Every Hansard contribution by Matthew Pennycook this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 1,741–1,749 of 1,749 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “As I made clear in response to a previous question, we understand very much the pressure that local authorities are under and the pressure on their housing revenue accounts. We are reviewing our position and will make further announcements in due course.” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 42 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “We are not going to interfere in the discretion of local councils to make such decisions. What we are emphasising, as part of the NPPF consultation, is the importance of having a local plan in place. We have inherited a disastrous situation where only 31% of local authorities across the country have an up-to-date plan …” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 82 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “The Government are committed to ensuring that development protects and provides—[Interruption.]” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 11 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “I am well aware of the case that the hon. Lady cites and of that city centre location, and I am more than happy to meet that delegation.” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 28 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “As I was saying, the Government are committed to ensuring that development both protects and provides for green space. I am more than happy to discuss the particular challenges that my hon. Friend faces in her part of the country.” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 40 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “We are maintaining the existing strong protection for the best and most versatile agricultural land that is most important for food production. The line that we are removing from the NPPF was added in December 2023, and does not provide clear and meaningful guidance to authorities about what they should do, in addition…” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 60 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “It sounds as if the hon. Lady has a response for the NPPF consultation that is in development. I welcome her views on playing fields. On CPOs, there is a discretionary power to disapply section 17 of the Land Compensation Act 1961 in relation to hope value. We need to ensure that that is brought into force; then we wil…” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 71 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “The Government do not intend to require local planning authorities to amend neighbourhood plans in the future. Communities will continue to be able to choose whether they review or update their neighbourhood plan.” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 33 |
| 1 Sept 2024 | Topical Questions “I thank my hon. Friend for her question, and I am more than happy to meet her to discuss those issues.” housinglocal-governmentcost-of-living | 21 |