Question
Were he to consult a map, the Minister would understand that the Creator’s purpose in placing the estuary of the Test was to prevent, for government purposes, the eastern part of the New Forest from being treated as a suburb of Southampton.100% point-scoring
Answer
I will certainly make a note of that.
Verdict: RED (12/100)
The exchange contained one point, a statement about the Test estuary and the eastern New Forest rather than a request for a specific action. The Minister's reply only said the point would be noted, so it acknowledged the concern without engaging with its substance or committing to any follow-up. A member of the public would not come away with any concrete information or commitment from the reply.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| States that a map would show the Minister that the Creator placed the Test estuary to prevent the eastern part of the New Forest being treated, for government purposes, as a suburb of Southampton. | Partially Addressed | Generic | The item is a point-scoring assertion about the Test estuary and the eastern New Forest, not a request for a specific action. The reply only says the Minister will note it, which acknowledges the point without engaging with its substance or naming any concrete follow-up. |