Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Terry Jermy and Lindsay Hoyle

Monday 28th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Terry Jermy (South West Norfolk) (Lab)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Mr Jermy, you started to bob and then you stopped, so I was not sure you had a question, but please let us hear it.

[Terry Jermy]

Many rural villages in my constituency have spent hours producing excellent neighbourhood plans, with some areas hoping to go to public referendum and adoption soon. Given that such plans help communities to shape growth, will the Minister confirm what prominence the Government will afford neighbourhood plans as part of planning reforms?