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“Thank you very much. Dr Sayers, do you have anything to add?”

“Thank you, that is helpful, especially to hear that joined up thinking goes in lots of different directions, including from the Prime Minister and Cornwall; I would very much agree and align myself with that comment. A further question to the whole of the panel: to what extent do grey and green flood resilient asset ap…”

“Thank you. Professor Naylor?”

“Does the hon. Gentleman agree that women across the country face very difficult situations walking home at night, and that often the tone of debate is incredibly important to maintain our safety in all situations?”

“Constituents in South East Cornwall have expressed concern about the use of a hotel in the Fowey valley. Does the hon. Member agree that it is essential for asylum seekers to be housed appropriately where facilities are available and where infrastructure exists to avoid undue strain on local communities?”

“Establishing joined-up health hubs in towns such as Saltash and Liskeard could bring routine services from across the Tamar closer to home, easing pressure on Derriford hospital. While recent debates have addressed broader rural healthcare issues, will the Leader of the House provide Government time to discuss how inte…”

“Could you expand a little on the environmental benefits of retrofitting as opposed to new build in general?”

“Erika Lewis, please.”

“How can the planning system be used to balance the need for new housing developments with the opportunity to retrofit and repurpose existing buildings to meet housing demand while supporting environmental sustainability? I will come to you first, Professor Raslan.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing this important debate. Our national defence is made possible by the dedication of our people and the strength of our bases across the country, working together to …”

“Thank you very much.”

“That would be a recommendation for the Committee to look at that further. Ms Lewis, do you have anything to add on that point?”

“Thank you for that. You mentioned previously that relaxing planning considerations was very useful in certain areas but that it was not something that you had seen widespread. Could you expand on that?”

“Thank you very much. Do any of the other panellists have a comment on that point?”

“Could you expand a little on the environmental benefits of retrofitting as opposed to new build in general?”

“Erika Lewis, please.”

“How can the planning system be used to balance the need for new housing developments with the opportunity to retrofit and repurpose existing buildings to meet housing demand while supporting environmental sustainability? I will come to you first, Professor Raslan.”

“Thank you very much.”

“That would be a recommendation for the Committee to look at that further. Ms Lewis, do you have anything to add on that point?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr. Dowd, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes) for securing this important debate. South East Cornwall is known for its beautiful environment, both on land and at sea, which attracts millions of visitors every year. Yet we face a grow…”