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Alicia Kearns Excerpts
Tuesday 11th January 2022

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Scully Portrait Paul Scully
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Consequential losses are included in the scheme, which is why we have an independent panel to add that expertise and ability to help those claimants to support their evidence for compensation.

Alicia Kearns Portrait Alicia Kearns (Rutland and Melton) (Con)
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At more than 2,000 acres, the Manor Farm solar park proposed for Rutland, the smallest county in England, is eight times larger than the existing solar plant. Can the Minister reassure me that when it lands on his desk, he will listen to the voice of Rutlanders and ensure proper scrutiny to protect our agricultural land and outstanding local biodiversity?

Greg Hands Portrait Greg Hands
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We always listen to Rutlanders and to my excellent hon. Friend who represents them. I very much agree that we want to bring communities with us when it comes to all renewables, but I think she knows that I cannot comment further at this stage. She can reassure her residents that she has been heard.