Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Helen Goodman and Lord Barwell

Monday 24th October 2016 Commons Chamber

[Gavin Barwell]

Let us take care of the party politics first. The previous Prime Minister inherited from the previous Labour Government the lowest level of house building since the 1920s, but the number of homes being approved has now increased significantly. In the year to June, our planning system granted a record number of applications. However, if the hon. Lady wants to put aside the party politics and is saying that we need to do better and to build more homes, she will find complete agreement among this ministerial team.

[Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)]

11. If he will issue guidance to local authorities on taking steps to control light pollution and protect dark skies.