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Parliamentary works sponsor body
15 October 2020
Lead MP
Henry Smith
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Henry Smith raised concerns about parliamentary works sponsor body in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Questioned the sponsor body's assessment of establishing the parliamentary estate and its immediate environs as a planning authority, suggesting it would streamline the process for restoration and renewal but acknowledged that changes would require primary legislation or an amendment to existing Acts.
Encouraged the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body to reconsider establishing Parliament as its own planning authority due to past difficulties with Westminster City Council, Greater London Authority and others. Believes this would ease parliamentary works for restoration and renewal.
Damian Hinds
Con
East Hampshire
Acknowledged that the sponsor body has not assessed the merits of establishing Parliament as its own planning authority but mentioned that the Joint Committee on the Draft Parliamentary Buildings Restoration and Renewal Bill recognised no easy way to streamline the process without primary legislation or amendment to existing Acts.
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