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Speech in Written Statements - Wed 17 Dec 2025
Grenfell Tower: Progress on Recommendations

"The Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 was a national tragedy that highlighted profound failures across systems, safeguards and oversight, and led to the avoidable deaths of 72 innocent people.

Eight years on, the bereaved, survivors and immediate community continue to campaign for justice, truth and accountability. We are committed to …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"With your indulgence, Dr Murrison, I would like to continue.

As part of the planning application process, applications and supporting information, including statutory environmental assessments where required, are consulted on with stakeholders and the public. Where issues are identified, the imposition of conditions can assist in mitigating impacts to acceptable …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"I will come to that point in due course.

Proposals in respect of transport impacts should be supported by a detailed transport assessment, which is considered as part of the decision-making process. Further information to support the implementation of the policies set out in the national planning policy framework is …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"Yes...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"If the hon. Gentleman does not mind, I will carry on.

In relation to decision making, the framework requires mineral planning authorities to

“ensure that there are no unacceptable adverse impacts on the natural and historic environment, human health or aviation safety”.

The cumulative effect of multiple impacts from individual …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"If the hon. Gentleman does not mind, I will carry on with my speech.

The NPPF further states:

“Development should, wherever possible, help to improve local environmental conditions such as air and water quality…Planning policies and decisions should also ensure that new development is appropriate for its location taking into …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"Yes...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"Thank you, Dr Murrison.

I know that the issue of increased HGV movements and congestion is important to hon. Members. Although quarry development can often result in additional HGV movements, where necessary, access roads can be constructed and routeing agreements can be made to reduce the impact on local roads, …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"I am not going to take any interventions.

The NPPF continues:

“and the natural environment, as well as the potential sensitivity of the site or the wider area to impacts that could arise from the development.”

That issue was raised by the hon. Member for Hamble Valley (Paul Holmes)...."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Dec 2025
Quarries: Planning Policy

"I refer to my earlier comments about the consultation due to be launched on the national planning policy framework, which I hope the CPRE and all local communities will participate in.

Restoration also offers the opportunity to enhance the environment. Possible uses of land, once minerals extraction is complete, include …..."

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