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Greg Smith Excerpts
Monday 22nd April 2024

(1 week, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I always listen with respect to arguments made by a Kinnock, and in this case, I think the hon. Gentleman is broadly—broadly—in the right territory.

Greg Smith Portrait Greg Smith (Buckingham) (Con)
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What steps are being taken to ensure that planning authorities and, more importantly, the Planning Inspectorate are utilising the powers in the new NPPF to protect land use in food production?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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The NPPF could not be clearer about that. The new chief executive of the Planning Inspectorate is very aware of how important it is to ensure that there is public confidence in the NPPF.