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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Selous (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 October 2006. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Local Government White Paper.


Local Government White Paper

In her statement, the Secretary of State said that councillors should be able to sort out planning issues. My district council—quite rightly and of its own volition—is building 9,000 houses to meet housing need. However, an outcry has erupted at a proposed development of 6,000 houses on the edge of Leighton Buzzard, as it is in the green belt and on a flood plain. On this issue, will my councillors be able to respond to the needs and wishes of the people whom they represent?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
450 c1672 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Accountability Councillors Local government Local government services Public participation Local government executive Standards Reform Unitary councils
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk