Valerie Vaz

Valerie Vaz

Labour — Walsall and Bloxwich

Speaking in the House of Commons on 24 March 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

I absolutely agree; it is always “brownfield first”. I am about to say something about the green belt, but first I should make the important point that local people should not be shut out of any statutory consultation. They, and other statutory consultees, must be included in the process. Green belt should be protected, although in some cases infill on the edges of villages and other areas is acceptable. However, I must add that Walsall does not want to be joined up to Birmingham.

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