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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 October 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “PurposeThe purpose of this Act is to—(a) accelerate the delivery of new homes and critical infrastructure,(b) improve the planning and consenting processes,(c) support nature recovery through more effective development and restoration, and(d) increase community acceptability of infrastructure and development.”Member's explanatory statement This amendment sets out the purpose of the Act.

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