Debates between Mary Creagh and Kieran Mullan during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Mary Creagh and Kieran Mullan
Thursday 12th September 2024

(4 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kieran Mullan Portrait Dr Kieran Mullan (Bexhill and Battle) (Con)
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In Bexhill and Battle we get to enjoy the amazing High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty, but it is expansive, covering more than 1,400 sq km. What advice did the Minister’s Department give the Housing Department on taking such issues into account when centrally imposed housing targets are putting pressure on the area as a whole?

Mary Creagh Portrait Mary Creagh
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It is important to remember that our national landscapes are protected landscapes and that the planning authorities work appropriately on such issues. I am in discussions with officials and I am happy to write to the hon. Gentleman with a proper answer on the issue.