Built Environment: Design Quality

Debate between Baroness Fookes and Baroness Rawlings

Monday 22nd November 2010 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Rawlings]

I am afraid that I have no information on the Design Museum. I would not like to lead the noble Baroness on a different trail.

[Baroness Fookes]

Will the Minister take into account the importance of soft landscaping and greenery in any designs? In asking her to do so, I declare an interest as chair of the All-Party Group on Gardening and Horticulture.

[Baroness Rawlings]

My Lords, my noble friend asks an important question. I agree that the design of gardens and their surroundings, which came under the remit of CABE, are very important for the well-being that I mentioned earlier.