I am listening carefully to my hon. Friend, and I do not want him to traduce the intention of the new clause, which is not to prevent house building, but to ensure that neighbourhood plans are protected. I repeat my earlier point: neighbourhood plans have produced more housing than was anticipated. Since he took such an interest in Sussex, I should point out that many district councils in west Sussex, including in my constituency, are producing housing far in excess of the south-east plan to meet local demand.
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