National Planning Policy Framework

Andy Slaughter Excerpts

Tuesday 27th March 2012 Commons Chamber

[Greg Clark]

It is a reasonable expectation that if a business has located in an area and traded successfully, it ought to be able to continue in its line of work, especially if it is creating jobs and is part of the local scene. The new framework provides protection for businesses to continue in their trade.

[Mr Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (Lab)]

Mike Slade, the chairman of the Conservative property forum, has given more than £300,000 to the Tory party over the past decade individually and through his property company Helical Bar. Mr Slade says:

“You do run the thin line of someone saying: I’m only doing this to have access and influence, but that was what politics was always about. It’s a little unfair, but there must be 20 per cent truth in it.”

It is easy to see what is in this policy for the Tory party and the developers. What is in it for my constituents?

[Mr Speaker]

I think we got the question at the end, but I must ask Members to use their opportunity to ask a question.