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Local Government and Planning (Parkland and Windfall Development) Bill

I, too congratulate the hon. Lady. In my 14 years as a Member of Parliament, I have had six private Members’ Bills considered, and I got one on to the statute book—not a good record of achievement in legislation. I have some sympathy with the hon. Lady’s desire to hold a referendum to ascertain local views, especially on issues such as that we are considering, because we appreciate that, once land is lost, it is lost for ever. However, has she considered conducting her own local survey, at no cost to the taxpayer, which would still deliver the verdict of the local people?