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Harriett Baldwin Excerpts
Monday 5th September 2011

(13 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I noticed that my hon. Friend described some of the leaders of some of these organisations as “left wing”. If it is untrue, it is a great insult; and if it is true, it is a great shame. The hon. Gentleman is a passionate defender of the historic environment, but so too are we on the Government Benches, and we are determined to preserve the character of middle England—but young England needs a roof over its head too.

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
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In those discussions with heritage organisations, was the Minister able to clarify whether local plans will be able to designate grade I agricultural land with a specific value?

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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Prime agricultural land will continue to be protected under the NPPF.