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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
04 March 2021
Lead MP
Nickie Aiken
City of Westminster
Lab
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General Debate
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Nickie Aiken raised concerns about parliamentary works sponsor body in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Nickie Aiken
Lab
City of Westminster
Asked what steps the Sponsor Body has taken to ensure adequate consultation with local residents and businesses on the restoration and renewal programme. Inquired if the Sponsor Body is aware of plans for the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in Victoria Tower Gardens and sought assurances that there would be minimum disruption to public access to the park from both projects.
Damian Hinds
Con
East Hampshire
Responded that the restoration and renewal programme has engaged regularly with neighbours through group sessions, meetings, and briefings. Assured that engagement will continue, especially ahead of planning applications. Confirmed awareness of the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre project and stated that the R and R programme will liaise closely to understand and mitigate impacts on Victoria Tower Gardens.
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