Holocaust Memorial Bill
Debate between Baroness Deech and Lord Blencathra
Committee stage
Tuesday 11th March 2025
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Tuesday 11th March 2025
(3 weeks, 2 days ago)
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Lord Blencathra (Con)
This will be my last comment of the evening. Is there anyone in this Room who seriously believes that the Minister will pick the option of a fresh planning application to Westminster City Council? Of course he will not.
Baroness Deech (CB)
Can the Minister explain what would happen to his three options in this scenario? On the day this Bill receives Royal Assent—if it does—what is there to stop the Minister saying within 24 hours, “The only obstacle that existed against giving planning permission last time has been removed, and I am giving it here and now”?