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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 September 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

I turn to the supplementary provisions. Clause 88 establishes a stand-alone duty to co-operate with respect to EDPs, to ensure that relevant public bodies and public authorities engage and co-operate with Natural England. We understand that bodies will want to proactively engage in such matters, but a legislative duty will provide reassurance to local communities, environmental groups and developments that the system is going to work together.

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