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HANSARDLevelling UpI absolutely reject the noble Baroness’s assertion that this funding has been allocated in an unfair or untransparent manner. Alongside the projects that have received funding, we…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpMy Lords, I agree with that central point: that is what is driving the whole mission behind our work to level up. We need to do both of the things that the noble Lord talked…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpThe right reverend Prelate makes a really important point. I know that the Government have significant ambitions in rolling out access to superfast broadband and making sure we…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpMy Lords, the noble Lord is absolutely right that there was funding under previous rounds. However, it is right that the UK Government take a cohesive look at where investment is…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI do not think that that is the way in which I will be approaching my new department and role. I think we can both continue to invest in London and the south-east as great places…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpMy noble friend makes an important point about learning as we go and understanding what is effective in delivering our mission to level up. We have put in place comprehensive…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor, and the noble Lord, Lord Stunell, for their questions. I start by challenging a few of the assertions made in their responses to…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpMy apologies; I think I answered about the impact of inflation and the fact that we have adjusted the project delivery processes to help take that into account with local…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI thank my noble friend for his warm welcome to this role. I reassure him that the department is absolutely committed to simplifying our funding approach when it comes to…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI assure the noble Lord that we are absolutely still committed to those 12 missions. There is a huge amount in today’s Autumn Statement that shows our commitment to delivering…22 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy Lords, as I have said, my department is working closely with the Home Office and local authorities on this issue. Local authorities have already moved thousands of families out…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy Lords, as with all benefits, we keep the local housing allowance under review. The noble Baroness also mentioned Section 21 evictions, which, as she knows, are being reformed…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy Lords, I believe that that is the case. The Government are committed to revitalising our high streets, whether that is rejuvenating existing commercial property or making the…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceLocal authorities deliver vital homelessness services and we recognise that the increasing demand for temporary accommodation places pressures on councils. That is why, taking…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceAs I said to the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, my department is working closely with the Home Office and local councils to ensure that the process for moving people on from hotel…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceThe noble Lord talks about cut after cut. Since 2019, local authorities have had a real-terms increase in their core spending power, taking into account higher levels of inflation…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy noble friend is absolutely right that there are a number of different actions that we need to take to address homelessness. We have the action on homelessness prevention…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy Lords, the Government are a big supporter of modern methods of construction, which I think is the broad equivalent of prefab houses. We seek to see more houses built using…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy Lords, I would not agree with the noble Lord’s characterisation of the situation at all. While people’s asylum applications are being processed, they are in Home…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy Lords, I believe that part of the solution to this problem is an increase in supply and quality in the private rented sector, which our Renters (Reform) Bill will help to…21 Nov 2023