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HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I thank everyone who has taken part in the debate. I thank the Minister for his customarily very detailed and helpful response. We talked briefly about the evidence base…22 Mar 2023HANSARDImported BeefMy Lords, I declare an interest as president of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Earlier this month, it was reported that a British supermarket had removed from sale pre-sliced…22 Mar 2023HANSARDEuropean Structural and Investment Funds and the European Agricultural Guarantee FundMy Lords, the Government made a very simple promise to the nations and regions of the UK, as well as to farmers: European funding would be matched pound for pound, and the…21 Mar 2023HANSARDBuilding Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, clearly what we are talking about today is building safety and the importance of leaseholder protections. That is at the core of everything. We have discussed, on a…21 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, this has been an interesting short debate. I will concentrate on Amendment 176 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Moylan—and I thank him for clearly introducing both…20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I thank everyone who took part in the debate. I have two specific amendments in this group, but the debate has focused mainly on business rates. The noble and learned…20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, perhaps I ought to start by saying that I am also not a vice-president of the LGA, seeing as other noble Lords seem to have made that clear. This has been a very good…20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, our Amendment 511 is in this group. This is to ask the Secretary of State to inform each local authority of any new responsibilities before the commencement of relevant…20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, this group of amendments is important as it directly relates to one of the housing missions. This mission states that more first-time homebuyers will be created in all…20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, my Amendment 168B seeks to ensure that, in the case of a district council for which there is a county council, all the income from the supplements under Section 11B or…20 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, this has been a really important debate. This is such an important issue, yet it could be so simply resolved. We have heard about the Government’s call for evidence, but…15 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I completely understand why the noble Baroness, Lady Harris, has brought her concerns forward. This is clearly a really important issue in Yorkshire, where she lives. I…15 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillWe have one amendment and a stand part notice in this group. One is on whether Clause 92 should stand part of the Bill, and the other is an amendment as to whether the Crown…15 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillThese amendments do not preclude that, but give an option. Does the noble Earl not think that having that option would be a benefit?15 Mar 2023HANSARDBuilding Safety UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing the Statement, which we welcome. I am sure that all noble Lords would want every possible step taken to support leaseholders and to…14 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I will be brief as I think everyone is looking forward to the dinner break. I thank the Minister for his very thorough response to my amendments and for his offer at the…13 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I have a number of amendments in this group, all to do with transport. I am sure noble Lords will remember that one of the missions is on transport and that that mission…13 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill13 Mar 2023