Let us not prejudge the outcome of the consultation.

Yes, and if my hon. Friend is very quick, I will also give way to the hon. Member for Barnsley East (Stephanie Peacock).

I thank the Minister and the Opposition spokesperson, the hon.

I am conscious of time, so I will let those comments stand.

I will try to make some progress, but I shall also try to be generous in taking interventions.

Let me just make some more progress and I will give way.

I do indeed. Mr Hollobone, let me plough on and bring my contribution to a conclusion.

I could not improve on what my hon. Friend has just said.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. In recent years, the Government have put protections into areas of outstanding natural beauty.

I will give way to the hon. Member for Blackpool South (Gordon Marsden).