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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 September 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

I therefore look to the Minister to clarify whether the existing regulatory frameworks, such as the environmental impact assessments and habitat safeguards, already provide a sufficient backstop. I also ask the Minister what changes this Government would consider to make the development of new forests easier and more streamlined.

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