Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential implications of the development of the Land Use Framework for the National Planning Policy Framework.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on a range of issues. Ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will continue to work together to consider the interactions between the forthcoming Land Use Framework and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential implications of the development of the Land Use Framework for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on a range of issues. Ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will continue to work together to consider the interactions between the forthcoming Land Use Framework and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on the potential implications of the development of the Land Use Framework for the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.

Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues.

When published, the Land Use Framework will seek to address the delivery challenges faced by communities, businesses, developers, landowners and farmers when considering how to make the best use of their land. It will be a cross-Government strategic document, setting out the evidence, data and tools needed to protect our most productive agricultural land and identify the best areas for nature’s recovery, while making sure appropriate plans are made as to where to build 1.5 million new homes, and the energy infrastructure needed to achieve Clean Power by 2030.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential implications of the development of the Land Use Framework for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues.

When published, the Land Use Framework will seek to address the delivery challenges faced by communities, businesses, developers, landowners and farmers when considering how to make the best use of their land. It will be a cross-Government strategic document, setting out the evidence, data and tools needed to protect our most productive agricultural land and identify the best areas for nature’s recovery, while making sure appropriate plans are made as to where to build 1.5 million new homes, and the energy infrastructure needed to achieve Clean Power by 2030.

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential implications of the development of the Land Use Framework for the National Planning Policy Framework.

Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues.

When published, the Land Use Framework will seek to address the delivery challenges faced by communities, businesses, developers, landowners and farmers when considering how to make the best use of their land. It will be a cross-Government strategic document, setting out the evidence, data and tools needed to protect our most productive agricultural land and identify the best areas for nature’s recovery, while making sure appropriate plans are made as to where to build 1.5 million new homes, and the energy infrastructure needed to achieve Clean Power by 2030.

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential implications of the development of the National Planning Policy Framework for the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with Ministerial Colleagues on a number of issues, including planning. We are working with MHCLG on potential planning development and reform measures, and their interactions with the SSEP.

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential implications of the development of the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with Ministerial Colleagues on a number of issues, including planning. We are working with MHCLG on potential planning development and reform measures, and their interactions with the SSEP.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on the potential implications of the development of the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) regularly engage with each other to deliver the government’s priorities. Our departments will continue to work together to consider the interactions between the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential implications of the development of the Land Use Framework for the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State has regular discussions with Ministerial Colleagues on a number of issues.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the (a) process and (b) criteria is for the selection of young future hubs.

Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity. Too many children and young people do not have access to the same enrichment opportunities as their peers, suffer from poor mental health and, in some cases, end up being drawn into crime rather than going on to achieve and thrive. Young Futures Hubs are just one part of addressing this, as part of a much wider youth landscape which will be brought together in the forthcoming youth strategy.

Using evidence of what works, officials from across a range of departments are working together to shape how the Young Futures Hubs will work in practice. To roll-out Young Futures Hubs, building on the success of existing infrastructure and provision, the department will establish a number of early adopter hubs. Locations for these will be determined by where they would have the most impact. These early adopters and the work in local areas will inform the longer-term development of the programme, including how quickly we move to a greater number of hubs. More details on timelines will be set out in due course.

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timeline is for the introduction of young future hubs.

Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity. Too many children and young people do not have access to the same enrichment opportunities as their peers, suffer from poor mental health and, in some cases, end up being drawn into crime rather than going on to achieve and thrive. Young Futures Hubs are just one part of addressing this, as part of a much wider youth landscape which will be brought together in the forthcoming youth strategy.

Using evidence of what works, officials from across a range of departments are working together to shape how the Young Futures Hubs will work in practice. To roll-out Young Futures Hubs, building on the success of existing infrastructure and provision, the department will establish a number of early adopter hubs. Locations for these will be determined by where they would have the most impact. These early adopters and the work in local areas will inform the longer-term development of the programme, including how quickly we move to a greater number of hubs. More details on timelines will be set out in due course.

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope

Found: Chair: A final, final question from Polly Billington.

Found: Chair: A final, final question from Polly Billington.

Found: Mike Martin, Jim Dickson and Polly Billington made representations.

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope

Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope

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Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

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Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

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Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

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Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

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Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

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Found: Antoniazzi Tracy Gilbert Mrs Sharon Hodgson Carolyn Harris Margaret Mullane Jess Asato Ms Polly Billington

Submit Evidence (by 12 May 2025)

The Government is launching an update to the National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure, which govern development consent for major energy installations. One of the leading aims of the policy update is to give greater clarity about the weight planners should give to competing interests including economic, ecological, energy supply and security, and even aesthetic considerations, which can severely slow or even halt infrastructure planning decisions in their tracks. And time is of the essence: Government's Clean Power 2030 target will require most new electricity transmission and offshore wind projects to secure planning consent by next year, and most large-scale onshore projects will need that consent by 2028.