Member

That element is missing in our debate: town centres provide vital places for people to go and meet other people. Those of us fortunate enough to come to this place meet a lot of people, but some people are lonely. The one place where they can get out to meet folk is in their local village or town centre. That is why it is vital that Amendment 51 is accepted by the Minister as a simple application of the NPPF to the Bill, to safeguard the whole health of a town centre because of its inherent value to not just businesses but the community they serve. I beg to move.