North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson said he asked public health minister Anna Soubry to further study the incident.

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Mercer's mother, Anna Mercer, said she was also suspicious and asked if the family should take any precautions for Small's son.

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Anna learned that her statement had been lost and she was asked to make it again.

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Backbench Conservative MP Anna Soubry warned that "people throughout this country love and value our greenbelt land" and asked if the proposals would strengthen or weaken protection.

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