Neighbourhood Planning Bill Debate

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Department: Wales Office
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts Portrait Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts
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Just to be clear, I support keeping pubs open and I support people’s property rights.

Countess of Mar Portrait The Countess of Mar (CB)
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My Lords, I am sorry to interrupt the noble Lord, but I remind him that this is Report. If he has a question for the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, would he ask it briefly?

Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts Portrait Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts
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My question is: is the noble Lord now questioning property rights for individuals? If someone has an asset, should they not be allowed to dispose of it?