Monday 23rd February 2026

(1 day, 11 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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If a local planning authority has an up-to-date local plan in place, it will be up to date and in place until it needs to be replaced. At that point, we expect the targets that flow from the new standard method to be adhered to.

Valerie Vaz Portrait Valerie Vaz (Walsall and Bloxwich) (Lab)
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Will the Minister meet me to discuss the decisions of Walsall council, including the closure of the Walsall Leather Museum against the wishes of local people?