Planning System Reforms: Wild Belt Designation

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 5:48 pm on 22 June 2021.

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Photo of Claire Coutinho Claire Coutinho Conservative, East Surrey 5:48, 22 June 2021

I thank the hon. Members who contributed today; looking around this room, I see such a wealth of experience in environmental matters, and it has been a privilege to hear from everyone. I am grateful to hear so much enthusiastic support for this proposal, and I am grateful to the Minister for a gracious and detailed response. Most importantly, I welcome his wise recognition of the level of support that he has heard in this room.

We have heard passionate speeches today about the tragedy of species decline and the importance of access to green space, but I think the most important word has been “strategy”, which was mentioned by my right hon. Friend Caroline Nokes and so many others. It is always a good day when I hear my hon. Friend Katherine Fletcher talk about trophic pyramids. Finally, I thank the Wildlife Trusts; those are the words we have heard the most today, and for very good reason. I am very glad to put this proposal forward.

Question put and agreed to.

Resolved,

That this House
has considered a proposal for Wildbelt designation in planning system reforms.

Sitting adjourned.