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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Apr 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

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Written Question
Playgrounds
Monday 7th April 2025

Asked by: Alice Macdonald (Labour (Co-op) - Norwich North)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the accessibility of playgrounds; and what steps her Department is taking to help increase accessibility of playgrounds.

Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The government is firmly committed to creating better access to play areas, and parks more widely. They are an essential part of local social infrastructure which supports more connected, stronger communities.

Local authorities must consider their obligations under the Equalities Act of 2010 in relation to work being done on play areas, this includes ensuring that they are accessible and inclusive.

We will use our bold £1.5 billion Plan for Neighbourhoods to bolster community assets, including play areas. The plan will deliver up to £20 million of funding and support over the next decade into 75 communities across the UK, bringing together “neighbourhood boards” to develop local regeneration plans in partnership with local authorities.

Furthermore, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is clear that planning policies and decisions should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places.

In addition to this, the National Design Guide demonstrates through ten characteristics for well-designed places how new development can promote inclusive design by creating buildings and spaces that are safe, social and inclusive, with an integrated mix of uses that are accessible for all. This should include spaces for comfort, relaxation and stimulation, including play.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Apr 2025
Universities: Funding and Employment

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Division Vote (Commons)
2 Apr 2025 - Onshore Wind and Solar Generation - View Vote Context
Alice Macdonald (LAB) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 299 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 100
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Apr 2025 - Energy Conservation - View Vote Context
Alice Macdonald (LAB) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 288 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 349 Noes - 14
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Apr 2025 - Driving Licences: Zero Emission Vehicles - View Vote Context
Alice Macdonald (LAB) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 101
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Apr 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alice Macdonald (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 293 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 110 Noes - 302
Division Vote (Commons)
1 Apr 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alice Macdonald (LAB) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 293 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 303 Noes - 110
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Apr 2025
Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

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Division Vote (Commons)
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Alice Macdonald (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 297 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 306