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Proceeding contribution from Jim Devine (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 24 November 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Planning Bill.


Planning Bill

That is an interesting point. The problem is that some of the responsibility is devolved and some is reserved. I would argue that monopolies legislation is relevant. Why should my constituents, and literally hundreds throughout the United Kingdom, have absolutely no choice? Devolved issues include local government responsibilities, through planning legislation and the Water (Scotland) Act. I want to raise another important point with my right hon. Friend the Minister. I consider it important that we have set up an all-party group on land maintenance—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
483 c572 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Appeals Applications Construction Climate change Common land Design Delegated legislation Advisory services Brownfield sites Conservation areas Housing Fees and charges Land Infrastructure Land use Legal opinion Gardens Local government Low incomes Planning authorities Planning permission Planning Parliamentary scrutiny Public participation Property development Parks Parliamentary privilege Scotland Water Regional planning and development Sustainable development Renewable energy Urban areas Sewers Greenfield sites Local development frameworks Infrastructure Planning Commission National policy statements Community infrastructure levy
Legislation
Planning Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk