Public Petition of residents of the constituency of Henley in the Oxford region of the U.K regarding the Government's response to the Parliamentary Ombudsman's reports on Equitable Life , Declares that the Petitioners either are or they represent or support members, former members or personal representatives of deceased members of...

Public Petition of residents of the constituency of Henley in the Oxford region of the U.K regarding the Government's response to the Parliamentary Ombudsman's reports on Equitable Life , Declares that the Petitioners either are or they represent or support members, former members or personal representatives of deceased members of...

I can understand why the Minister does not want to dwell on this particular case, but the issue that it raises is that the building, at least in the referred respect, conformed to the permission; the problem lies in the basis upon which that permission was given.

I can understand why the Minister does not want to dwell on this particular case, but the issue that it raises is that the building, at least in the referred respect, conformed to the permission; the problem lies in the basis upon which that permission was given.

This is a very difficult situation, and once again I am going to move away from the particular and go to the general, not to evade the issue, but simply because of the need for Chinese walls. A local planning authority cannot unilaterally withdraw a permission that has been granted....

This is a very difficult situation, and once again I am going to move away from the particular and go to the general, not to evade the issue, but simply because of the need for Chinese walls. A local planning authority cannot unilaterally withdraw a permission that has been granted....

Again, I know that the Minister does not want to dwell on this particular case but, to illustrate the general point, I point out that there has indeed been an application to the local government ombudsman. The general problem lies in the fact that it is not at all clear...

Again, I know that the Minister does not want to dwell on this particular case but, to illustrate the general point, I point out that there has indeed been an application to the local government ombudsman. The general problem lies in the fact that it is not at all clear...

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that intervention. It is now even more difficult for me to comment on the case because it is going through the complaints procedure, the outcome of which we will have to await. I know that if the right hon. Gentleman is returned to...

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that intervention. It is now even more difficult for me to comment on the case because it is going through the complaints procedure, the outcome of which we will have to await. I know that if the right hon. Gentleman is returned to...

I am most grateful, Mr. Fraser. I had not intended to speak in this debate, but the subject matter is of enormous interest to many people throughout the country and, indeed, in my constituency. I am grateful to my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Mr. Letwin) for...

I am most grateful, Mr. Fraser. I had not intended to speak in this debate, but the subject matter is of enormous interest to many people throughout the country and, indeed, in my constituency. I am grateful to my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Mr. Letwin) for...

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr. Fraser, for the first time and, I fear, possibly the last time, as you and I will both be leaving the House in a few days' time. I thank and congratulate the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Mr. Letwin)...

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr. Fraser, for the first time and, I fear, possibly the last time, as you and I will both be leaving the House in a few days' time. I thank and congratulate the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Mr. Letwin)...

The Minister suggests that in the public interest she will seriously consider my point, to ensure a degree of equality and responsibility in the system—the Equality Bill has just gone through Parliament. People affected, such as the constituents of my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset and others...

The Minister suggests that in the public interest she will seriously consider my point, to ensure a degree of equality and responsibility in the system—the Equality Bill has just gone through Parliament. People affected, such as the constituents of my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset and others...

It is important that the Government are seen to act on behalf of the people that we all represent, but I cannot commit a future Government of any kind to considering the matter. I do, however, understand the hon. Gentleman's point. If, once planning permission has been granted, the subsequent...

It is important that the Government are seen to act on behalf of the people that we all represent, but I cannot commit a future Government of any kind to considering the matter. I do, however, understand the hon. Gentleman's point. If, once planning permission has been granted, the subsequent...

Of course.

Of course.

I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for displaying his usual legal acuity, because it is exactly the question of judicial review to which I now turn. I received responses from Ministers suggesting that judicial review might be the answer in this case. However, I have two questions to...

I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for displaying his usual legal acuity, because it is exactly the question of judicial review to which I now turn. I received responses from Ministers suggesting that judicial review might be the answer in this case. However, I have two questions to...

May I say, Mr. Fraser, that it is a bittersweet pleasure to speak in this debate under your chairmanship, as it is the first and last time that I will have the opportunity to serve under your chairmanship? I am very sorry that you will be disappearing from the House...

May I say, Mr. Fraser, that it is a bittersweet pleasure to speak in this debate under your chairmanship, as it is the first and last time that I will have the opportunity to serve under your chairmanship? I am very sorry that you will be disappearing from the House...

I have stayed on for this debate as I am rather interested in this issue, which I think my right hon. Friend is raising in the national interest. As people have sought advice from the various lawyers and others who are involved in this case, I wondered if anyone had...

I have stayed on for this debate as I am rather interested in this issue, which I think my right hon. Friend is raising in the national interest. As people have sought advice from the various lawyers and others who are involved in this case, I wondered if anyone had...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on planning applications.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on planning applications.

I can today provide an update to the House on Sir John Chadwick's work in advising the Government on the establishment of an ex gratia payment scheme for Equitable Life policyholders. Sir John published his second interim report on 16 December 2009. He has since received a range of representations...

I can today provide an update to the House on Sir John Chadwick's work in advising the Government on the establishment of an ex gratia payment scheme for Equitable Life policyholders. Sir John published his second interim report on 16 December 2009. He has since received a range of representations...

My right honourable friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Liam Byrne) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I can today provide an update to the House on Sir John Chadwick’s work in advising the Government on the establishment of an ex-gratia payment scheme for Equitable Life policyholders. Sir...

My right honourable friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Liam Byrne) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I can today provide an update to the House on Sir John Chadwick’s work in advising the Government on the establishment of an ex-gratia payment scheme for Equitable Life policyholders. Sir...