Debates between Mark Pritchard and Robbie Moore during the 2024 Parliament

Responsibilities of Housing Developers

Debate between Mark Pritchard and Robbie Moore
Wednesday 11th December 2024

(1 week, 5 days ago)

Westminster Hall
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Robbie Moore Portrait Robbie Moore
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As Members of Parliament, I often think that our role is to be both problem solvers and place makers. That is why today’s debate has been so important.

I thank hon. Members for their contributions. The common themes have been obvious: early consultation is really important, as well as addressing the challenges around multiple developments and their cumulative impact on wider communities. We also talked about section 106 and community ownership moneys and the importance of the quality of build when it comes to place making. It is right that we get the right homes built in the right locations, designed around the need that has been identified.

We have been joined by the farmers protesting outside Parliament, whose noise has been coming into the Chamber. The hon. Member for York Outer (Mr Charters) rightly said that he welcomed the John Deere orchestra. I only hope that all Government Members are listening to the reasons why those farmers are here today.

Mark Pritchard Portrait Mark Pritchard (in the Chair)
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On behalf of right hon. and hon. Members, I thank the broadcasting and sound team for an excellent job this afternoon.

Question put and agreed to.

Resolved,

That this House has considered the responsibilities of housing developers.