Local Government Reorganisation

Desmond Swayne Excerpts
Thursday 26th March 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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It is good to hear somebody on the Opposition Benches speaking in favour of reorganisation. The hon. Member raises an important point about ceremonial counties. If he would like to write to me about it, I will respond, as he would expect.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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There was only one voice demanding the sacrifice of part of the rural New Forest district—it was Labour in Southampton, wasn’t it?