Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes

Conservative — Hamble Valley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 June 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

The hon. Gentleman says, “Is it?” from a sedentary position, but I absolutely agree with my right hon. Friend. Very few planning applications are refused by planning committees, and very few planning applications do not go through because of the actions of planning committees. We on the Opposition Benches happen to trust our locally elected councillors and local leaders to make decisions for our constituents. It is quite clear that Government Members do not trust them, as they are vesting more power into the hands of the Minister and the Secretary of State.

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