United Kingdom parliament
Matthew Pennycook
Member of Parliament · Labour
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Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 15 September 2026
Minister Pennycook: defence of grey belt framework and detailed Q&A
“I thank the honourable gentleman for his intervention. I'd say two things in respect of that. I'll come on to detail how the approach works in relation to decision-making very shortly. In general terms, developers can make whatever claims they…”
Watch from 52:06Minister Pennycook: defence of grey belt framework and detailed Q&A
“I do understand the point the right honourable gentleman is making. I'm afraid I don't agree with his characterisation of the policy. Again, in essence, that grey belt land in every part of the country is likely to be or…”
Watch from 1:05:56
House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026
Social Housing Bill Second Reading: government case and right-to-buy reform
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I beg to move that the bill be now read a second time. Good housing is the foundation of a flourishing life. Decent, safe, secure and affordable homes provide a platform for families to live,…”
Watch from 4:37:37
House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026
Politique de la « ceinture grise » et cas de la ceinture verte d'Albrighton
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The government does not collect data on how much land within green belts has been formally identified as grey belt by individual local authorities. It is for local authorities themselves to determine if land in their…”
Watch from 40:20Densification du NPPF contre libération de la ceinture verte : Bromsgrove et centres-villes
“The new National Planning Policy Framework that was published on the 17th of August includes a number of new policies designed to increase densification inside settlements, including by encouraging the upward expansion of existing homes and the creation of new…”
Watch from 42:05Sites bloqués à Londres et soutien d'urgence pour la livraison de logements
“Well, the shadow minister is absolutely right that house builders across the country are facing challenges with viability, not least owing, Mr. Speaker, to the implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. London has a number of challenges…”
Watch from 44:38
House of Commons · House of Commons · 3 September 2026
Adjournment debate: masterplans for large‑scale developments
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, it's a pleasure to respond to this debate with you in the chair. I congratulate my honourable friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent South on securing this important debate, and I commend her for the compelling…”
Watch from 6:24:13
Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee · House of Commons · 2 September 2026
Chair opens committee and motion moved
“Thank you, Sir Alec. Pleasure to serve with you in the chair. I beg to move that the committee has considered the draft Nature Restoration Levy Regulations 2026, which were laid before the House on the 18th of June. Sir…”
Watch from 0:14Minister: purpose of Nature Restoration Fund and EDP model
“EDP. These regulations therefore provide clear safeguards to support the effective delivery of them. They ensure that payments from developers are sufficient to meet the costs of the relevant conservation measures, are properly recovered in a timely manner, and are…”
Watch from 3:19Minister: levy design, ring-fencing, viability and guidance
“However, I want to make clear that we have put in place important safeguards to protect developers who choose to use the NRF from unjustified costs. Public consultation and rigorous Secretary of State scrutiny of each EDP will ensure that…”
Watch from 4:35
Built Environment Committee · House of Lords · 1 September 2026
Minister: housing priority under Burnham and programme tweaks
“Thanks for that opening question, Chair. I think I'd say a couple of things. I think one is having the Housing and Planning Minister attending cabinet alongside the Secretary of State is an indication of the importance the new Prime…”
Watch from 18:07NPPF stations: link to new towns clarified
“I don't believe so let me let me say a couple of bits on on that point but specifically on the travel to work areas we certainly published the 60 travel to work areas alongside the draft NPPF that we…”
Watch from 20:50SEA consultation, sites and programme momentum
“That was out for consultation up until the 19th of May. And we will publish the final. No, with all due respect, I don't think that would be fair. Government is going through a transition with a new Prime Minister.…”
Watch from 24:28
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