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Rachael Maskell Excerpts
Monday 14th December 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Marcus Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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And a great village Hook Norton is, and it is the home to a fantastic brewery. I hear what my hon. Friend says and I will certainly undertake to meet her, or I am sure my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Planning will.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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Local communities in York desperately need family housing built for social rent on the 35-hectare York central site, yet we hear that high-value flats are going to be placed on that site. Will the Minister listen to local communities and ensure their voice is prioritised?

Marcus Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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This Government have demonstrated that we want local people to have a strong voice through neighbourhood planning. The issue the hon. Lady mentions is on the record, and her local planning authority should be listening to the concerns and comments of local residents.