Andrew George

Andrew George

Liberal Democrat — St Ives

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 November 2026

Debate

Homes and Planning Bill

Contribution

As my hon. Friend shouts correctly, it is obvious that the hon. Member has not read the Bill. When a property changes hands, any permission would need to be renewed, so it is not in perpetuity at all. He has completely misunderstood that. The hon. Member says that there is a cap. Well, that is a step forward, but it was very interesting that the Conservatives brought forward a proposal to introduce a planning use class, as well as a registration scheme. A registration scheme would be useful. I know that he has been encouraged by the Whips to come and make a brave defence of the Government’s opposition to this Bill, and I give him some credit for that, but frankly, a registration scheme does not cut the mustard. It is a useful and interesting sideshow, but it has no relevance and will not address this issue. I would have thought that there are a lot of second homes and holiday lets in the hon. Member’s area, so he should understand that this is a serious issue. Having a licensing scheme is not the answer.

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