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HANSARDPeople Registered as HomelessI am grateful for the opportunity to pay fulsome tribute to my hard-working predecessor for his incredible work in not just getting the strategy over the line, but agreeing the £2…17 Oct 2022HANSARDPeople Registered as HomelessThe Government understand the pressures that people are facing as a result of the cost of living, and we have undertaken a range of measures to help them with, in particular,…17 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s tireless efforts to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Westminster, and to her successful campaign to repeal the Vagrancy Act 1824. My…17 Oct 2022HANSARDUkrainian Refugees: Departmental SupportI have met the Home Secretary directly since my appointment and I work very closely with the Minister of State, Home Department, my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Tom…17 Oct 2022HANSARDUkrainian Refugees: Departmental SupportI am grateful to the hosts in my hon. Friend’s constituency for the generosity and good will they have shown during the past six months, and I recognise the challenges that can…17 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be very happy to meet the hon. Lady.17 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy Department is committed to the delivery of safe accommodation with support for all victims of domestic abuse. That is part of the Government’s overall strategy to tackle…17 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are working closely with local councils to understand where the pressures are, and actively exploring options to find suitable long-term accommodation for a range of different…17 Oct 2022HANSARDUkrainian Refugees: Departmental SupportThe Government stand with Ukraine, and under the two visa schemes, Ukrainian refugees have full access to public services and welfare for up to three years. Over 120,000…17 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman makes a powerful point, and we are working across Government to ensure that we have a sustainable process for this. It was remiss of me, in my answer to the…17 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenBetween July 2018 and April 2019, I had the very great privilege of serving as Vice-Chamberlain of Her Majesty’s Household, a role and a title given to the fourth most senior…09 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsI warmly welcome the immediate action announced by the Prime Minister on the cost of energy, which will help families in my Pendle constituency and right across the United…08 Sept 2022HANSARDInter-city Rail LinksThe Department is levelling up rail links and growing the economy through near-term investment in additional inter-city services and longer-term investments such as High Speed 2…30 Jun 2022HANSARDAutomatic Route Setting: RailwaysWe will never compromise on the safety of our railways and the UK railway network will remain one of the safest in Europe. It is important to emphasise, however, that ARS is not a…30 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend remains a doughty champion of his constituency and the state of its roads. I continue to work with him to ensure that any damage done by HS2 or East West Rail is…30 Jun 2022HANSARDAutomatic Route Setting: RailwaysAutomatic route setting is an existing system that Network Rail has used for more than 30 years to support the safe and efficient running of our railways. I am delighted to report…30 Jun 2022HANSARDInter-city Rail LinksRedcar is a fantastic part of the country, and my hon. Friend is a valued, consistent and doughty champion of his constituency. I understand that Redcar station is to receive a £6…30 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillI am very happy to commit to that meeting. We have to continue to learn lessons from Crossrail and other major transport investments. My hon. Friend the Member for Heywood and…20 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillHS2 is a substantial investment in our railways. I thank all right hon. and hon. Members who spoke in the debate. All contributions demonstrated the need for us to continue to…20 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Billindicated assent .20 Jun 2022