Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tim Loughton and Harriett Baldwin

Wednesday 1st May 2019 Commons Chamber

[Harriett Baldwin]

In that case, I am sure the hon. Gentleman welcomes the fact that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is the human capital champion at the World Bank. He will be aware of the extensive impact that our spending has on both health and education around the world. We are taking part in the voluntary national review of the sustainable development goals. I am sure he will welcome that, according to a recent UN study, the UK has actually become a happier country and has increased its happiness in the world.

[Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) (Con)]

5. What support her Department provides to Tibetan cultural programmes for Tibetan refugees living outside China.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tim Loughton and Harriett Baldwin

Monday 3rd June 2013 Commons Chamber

[Tim Loughton (East Worthing and Shoreham) (Con)]

15. What assessment he has made of the results of the neighbourhood planning referendums to date.

[Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)]

16. What assessment he has made of the results of the neighbourhood planning referendums to date.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Nick Boles)]

In all three referendums, residents have voted overwhelmingly in support of neighbourhood plans. More than 90% of voters said yes in Eden and Exeter St James and 76% in Thame.