Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Marcus Jones and Paul Flynn
Mr Jones
I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will understand that I cannot comment on what sounds likely to be a live planning application. However, I can tell him that the national planning policy framework recognises that access to high-quality spaces is an important contributor towards the health and wellbeing of communities, and that it is quite clear that existing open spaces should not be built on unless replaced by something similar.
Paul Flynn (Newport West) (Lab)
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.