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Debate between Anneliese Midgley and Matthew Pennycook
Monday 9th June 2025

(1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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As the hon. Gentleman will know, chalk streams already have protections in national planning policy, but I am sure that we will continue this discussion on Report of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill later today.

Anneliese Midgley Portrait Anneliese Midgley (Knowsley) (Lab)
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Will the Minister meet me and residents of Beech and Willow Rise in Kirby, where a combination of failed leasehold law, previous corporate entities and inadequate regulation risks leaving residents facing unaffordable costs and eviction?

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Debate between Anneliese Midgley and Matthew Pennycook
Monday 20th January 2025

(4 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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The right hon. Lady will appreciate that we cannot comment on live or concluded decisions, as to do so would prejudice them. Our policy on grey belt and on how grey belt is released is set out in full in our response to the NPPF consultation.

Anneliese Midgley Portrait Anneliese Midgley (Knowsley) (Lab)
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Recently, I visited the Royal Mail delivery office in Huyton. Posties spoke to me about serious problems with low-level letterboxes, including bad back and joint issues and an increase in bad dog attacks. One postie even showed me scars across his hand from a dog attack. Will the Minister meet me, the Communication Workers Union and posties to discuss the matter in regard to new builds?