Debates between Nick Smith and Lord Pickles during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Nick Smith and Lord Pickles
Monday 5th September 2011

(13 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Pickles Portrait Mr Pickles
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The Localism Bill gives local authorities the discretion to do that, and my hon. Friend makes a very sensible suggestion which I am very confident a number of local authorities will take up.

Nick Smith Portrait Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
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2. What steps his Department is taking to support high streets through the planning system.