It already has a bill going through parliament designed to do this, the planning and infrastructure bill, but, with the legislation close to reaching the point where it clears both houses and becomes law, the government has produced a raft of amendments that will make it stronger. Rachel Reeves to confirm changes to outdated' planning system That is why Steve Reed, the housing secretary, has been doing a media round this morning. But, inevitably, most of the questions have focused on China.