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Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 November 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

I thank the Minister for her response, although I am, of course, slightly disappointed by it. I worry about when people are approached for land, either for leasing or buying, and not treated with honesty and transparency. I do not see how saying that developers should declare what the endgame is would impede an open dialogue. In fact, not telling people is not an open dialogue. The Minister set out the process to be followed, but what happens when developers do not follow it? What comeback is there? It is all too late. I am disappointed about that, and I hope that there will be further consideration of it at some point. I am glad to hear that there is a working paper and that there are plans to implement parts of the LURA. I will withdraw my amendment.

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