Member

I would be grateful if the Minister could sit out more clearly why the Government feel that this provision is needed and what the perceived problem is that it seeks to address. I am keen to hear what the intended scale and scope of this provision is, and reassurances that there will not be a watering down of protections for heritage as a result, as well as reassurances that heritage considerations will be weighed appropriately when the relevant Secretary of State is considering whether it is in the public interest to make an order. I would also be grateful to know whether guidance will be forthcoming to help clarify this process for all relevant parties.