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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 04 Feb 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 131 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, also supported by the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, and the noble Lord, Lord Shipley. The amendment requires local planning authorities, separately or jointly, to appoint one qualified and …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 04 Feb 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, I will speak to the three amendments in this group, starting with Amendment 133, which has the heading

“Support for Mayoral Development Corporations”.

The amendment concerns the measures in Part 2 of the Bill that will facilitate strategic authorities establishing mayoral development corporations and development corporations of combined …..."

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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 04 Feb 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 04 Feb 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, development corporations will be the chosen vehicle for the delivery of the new generation of new towns. I was delighted to hear today the Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, announcing a consultation on the details of creating a development corporation for greater Cambridge. This model can be used far …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 04 Feb 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I am very grateful to noble Lords for their support. The noble Lord, Lord Lansley, is as experienced as anybody in this field and my noble friend Lord Mawson brings community-based experience as well. They are heavyweights in support of my amendments, and I am most grateful for that. I …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 16 Crossbench Aye votes vs 4 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 140
Division Vote (Lords)
3 Feb 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 8 Crossbench No votes vs 8 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 36 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 30 Crossbench Aye votes vs 10 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 261 Noes - 150
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Best (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 18 Crossbench No votes vs 17 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 162
Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 20 Jan 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"My Lords, I shall speak to Amendments 7 and 128 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Royall of Blaisdon. They are supported by my noble friend Lord Cameron of Dillington and the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. I declare my interests as a vice-president of the …..."
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