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HANSARD Fire Safety and CladdingReturning to the central point, what we all want is the Government to take a comprehensive view of these matters in respect of both existing and new buildings. My understanding is…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Fire Safety and CladdingAbsolutely; and if the Minister did not like us quoting commercial companies in this way, perhaps he will listen to the Local Government Association. It continues to strongly urge…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Fire Safety and CladdingWill the Minister address one specific point? We have seen the conversion of a lot of office buildings for residential use, which the Government have been promoting for some time…23 Jan 2019HANSARDIsrael and PalestineIn the past year, 186 Palestinian civilians have been killed on the Gaza border and no Israelis. More than 23,000 Palestinian civilians and 16 Israelis have been injured. Should…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTower Blocks: Dangerous CladdingIt is quite extraordinary that the Minister has just said that testing on non-ACM-clad buildings is about to start. There are around 340 high-rise buildings clad with non-ACM…22 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that the level of cuts is so extreme that very dramatic steps are being taken? Ealing, Hammersmith and West London…21 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThe provocation for this debate was the unprecedented defeat of the central plank of the Government’s policy, which should have led seamlessly to a general election. In the Brexit…16 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActSeventy per cent. of my constituents voted remain in June 2016. From my inbox of about 5,000 letters and emails, over 90% take the same view. Indeed, more than 20% of Hammersmith…14 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn new year’s eve, 40 people were arrested at a flat in Fulham in my constituency, following a serious knife attack nearby. The police told me that the flat had been rented out on…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham.10 Jan 2019HANSARDHeathrow Third Runway: Highway VehiclesThe Secretary of State has mentioned the Piccadilly line upgrade, but he knows that that—and, indeed, Crossrail—is there to cope with existing and future passenger demand, and not…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingI will, but in my own manner and style. [ Interruption. ] Do not worry, there is no risk of passion. It is good to see you in the Chair, Sir Graham. We have not quite had 48…10 Jan 2019HANSARD Bailiffs: Regulatory ReformThere is FCA regulation in the private sector to some extent, but not in the public sector, as in my hon. Friend’s example. Extraordinarily, the National Audit Office’s recent…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Bailiffs: Regulatory ReformI am grateful to my hon. Friend for mentioning Hammersmith and Fulham Council, which as she correctly said stopped using bailiffs to enforce council tax debts from April last…09 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanMy clinical commissioning group has to make more than £40 million of cuts in the next 15 months and is proposing to cut GP and urgent care centre opening hours. It also has an £11…07 Jan 2019