Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 8761
Food: Production
Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make the Fens a designated area for food production in planning policy.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe Government place great importance upon our agriculture and food production, and this is reflected in the National Planning Policy Framework. The Framework is clear that local planning authorities should recognise the economic and other benefits of the...
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