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Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 23 March 2026UIN 120463

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of HC6 in the new draft National Planning Policy Framework on the last public house in a locality.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 105500 on 20 January 2026.We are currently analysing the feedback received to the consultation and will publish our response in due course.

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