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Debate between Michael Gove and Chloe Smith
Monday 16th October 2023

(1 year, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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That is a good question; I liked it even better when the hon. Member for Westminster North (Ms Buck) asked it. As I explained, we will be bringing forward our legislation shortly.

Chloe Smith Portrait Chloe Smith (Norwich North) (Con)
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As he is reforming the national planning policy framework and introducing a new infrastructure levy, how will my right hon. Friend ensure that our constituents get the doctors and dentists capacity that must go with new homes?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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The infrastructure levy that we are bringing forward will ensure, through the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, that the money is there to provide services when new development takes place. We will work with the NHS to ensure that GP and dental provision is part of that. We have a plan for an infrastructure levy; Labour has no plan.