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Local Government and Planning (Parkland and Windfall Development) Bill

I understand the hon. Lady’s point, but there is a contradiction at the heart of it. She criticises the regional assembly as she sees it, and then refers to national impositions. She cannot have it both ways. The Leader of the Opposition recently delivered some heavy criticism of the Government’s policy on housing and the provision of new homes. He said:"““the failure to provide an adequate number of new homes in Britain has contributed to the affordability problem…This situation is bananas.””" He went on to say:"““We must be on the side of the next generation...and that means building more houses and flats for young people."" The shadow Chancellor has said:"““We also need to increase the supply of new homes.””" It seems to be that there is one message on one platform, and another message on the other platform. You cannot have your cake and eat it.