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Debate between Steve Race and Matthew Pennycook
Monday 2nd December 2024

(10 months, 4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
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Perhaps the hon. Gentleman did not hear my previous response. The proposed new standard method, which we consulted on, significantly boosts expectations across our city regions. In mayoral combined authority areas, it would see targets grow by more than 30%, matching the ambition of our local leaders.

Steve Race Portrait Steve Race (Exeter) (Lab)
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T4. The Government are consulting on the future of pan-regional partnerships such as our own Great South-West, which covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Businesses I speak to value the ability of our regions to speak with one voice on economic issues to Government and to investors, which are important for our region. Would the Minister meet me and businesses to discuss the future of PRPs?

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