[Mr. Eric Martlew in the Chair] — Eco-towns

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 9:30 am on 3 June 2008.

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Photo of Michael Fabricant Michael Fabricant Opposition Whip (Commons) 9:30, 3 June 2008

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and congratulate her on securing this debate. She has mentioned that the Government should make a commitment that there will be consultation and agreement with local authorities. Is she surprised to learn that the proposed eco-town on the Curborough site in Fradley—which incidentally will not be eco in any event because by the time it is ready all buildings will have to be ecologically sound—has no support, either from the West Midlands regional assembly or from Lichfield district council? Moreover, it will cause a huge strain on the local infrastructure and will be ecologically unsound. It will not even be an eco-town.