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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 September 2025
Debate
Planning and Infrastructure BillContribution
Secondly, the amendment does not tackle overlapping remits. Development corporations are not just about geography; they come with planning, delivery, borrowing and governance powers. Even if the higher-tier authority is given priority, the amendment does not set out how conflicting powers—for example, planning versus regeneration versus transport integration—are supposed to mesh together.
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