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HANSARDCovid-19: Plan BMy Lords, nearly 1,000 people are dying every week from Covid. What is the trigger in deaths before plan B comes into effect?20 Oct 2021HANSARDRegulation of Property Agents Working GroupMy Lords, leaseholders in cladding-scandal-ridden flats have seen a meteoric rise in their service charges. Emily in Leeds has seen hers rise from £400 per year to nearly £3,000…20 Oct 2021HANSARDRating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillMy Lords, I draw the Committee’s attention to my entry in the register of interests, which includes my roles as vice-president of the Local Government Association and as a member…19 Oct 2021HANSARDRating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillWe have a really lively session; it is excellent. As a measure that will deal with an immediate problem flowing from the very rare circumstances of a pandemic, we can but agree…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Defects: CostsMy Lords, a leaseholder in Leeds has received a remediation bill of £101,267—to be paid in the next 12 months. She has no access to the means to pay. What should Emily and…18 Oct 2021HANSARDLeasehold: Building and Fire SafetyMy Lords, the Minister has just said that he is considering a further levy on developers to enable leaseholders not to have to pay huge bills. One leaseholder I know has a bill of…16 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my entry in the register of interests. As we all know, Grenfell Tower is the site of an appalling tragedy. The sight of it is a…06 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 (Public Services Committee Report)My Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my relevant interests recorded in the register as a member of Kirklees council and as a vice-president of the Local Government…22 Jul 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak to Amendment 27 in my name and those of my noble friends Lady Grender and Lord Stunell. I draw the attention of the House to my relevant interests in the…20 Jul 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions and support on the very important issue I have raised again today. I particularly thank the noble Earl, Lord Lytton, for…20 Jul 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]20 Jul 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 20 in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Grender. I draw the Grand Committee’s attention to my relevant interests, recorded in the…14 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021That a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021, laid before the…10 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021That a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021, laid before the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021I thank the Minister for his response. I am grateful for the very well-informed and passionate debate that we have had in this hour or so this afternoon. Many Members have drawn…08 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my relevant interests as a member of Kirklees Council and as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I thank the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDCOVID-19 Variant: Travel Guidance for Local AuthoritiesMy Lords, I refer the House to my relevant interests. I live in Kirklees, one of the affected areas. Yesterday, the new guidance on the Government’s website said, “Avoid meeting…26 May 2021HANSARDFire Safety: Leaseholder BankruptciesMy Lords, I refer the House to my relevant interests. Given the answer to the previous question, will the Minister provide any valid reasons at all for the Government expecting…24 May 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, I draw the House’s attention to my relevant interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and a member of Kirklees Council. The basic tenet of the…24 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my relevant interests as a member of Kirklees Council and a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I listened to the…17 May 2021