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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayThat this House takes note of Holocaust Memorial Day 2024.02 Feb 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsI think I have already answered most of that. We have increased the amount of money going to the base budgets of local authorities across the country this year. We are giving…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsMy noble friend is absolutely right. The Government will support institutional investment in the private sector as well as in the social rented sector, provided, of course, that…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsThe noble Lord is right. I am aware of this issue. I do not have the up-to- date facts with me so, if he does not mind, I will write to him.31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsMy Lords, I wish it were as simple as that. Yes, we have a plan to build more houses in this country—importantly, more affordable houses and houses for social rent. As I said, at…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsMy Lords, I do not think that is within this Question. I will leave it to my noble friend to fight his corner on that one.31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsThrough their powers, local authorities can look to purchase accommodation. In the last two Budgets, we have given special dispensation to local councils, first, on special…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsMy Lords, local authorities deliver vital homelessness services, and we recognise the pressure that the cost of temporary accommodation places on councils. As we announced…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsAs I have said, on 24 January, the Government announced additional measures for local authority funding worth £600 million, including £500 million of new funding for adult and…31 Jan 2024HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayors) Filling of Vacancies Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the draft regulations laid before the House on 11 December 2023 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 30 January.31 Jan 2024HANSARDTemporary Accommodation CostsI thank the right reverend Prelate for that question. No one wants to see families with children in temporary accommodation, and I am sure that every local authority across the…31 Jan 2024HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayors) Filling of Vacancies Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024I thank both noble Lords for taking an interest in this debate and for their contributions. Once again, these regulations are essential in providing the rules by which all county…30 Jan 2024HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024.30 Jan 2024HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayors) Filling of Vacancies Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Combined Authorities (Mayors) Filling of Vacancies Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024.30 Jan 2024HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayors) Filling of Vacancies Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, in moving this Motion, I will also speak to the Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These draft regulations were laid…30 Jan 2024HANSARDPrivate Rented Sector OmbudsmanThe noble Baroness asked a number of questions. First, we have sought extensive procurement and legal advice on this, and we are confident that the approach we are taking is in…18 Jan 2024HANSARDPrivate Rented Sector OmbudsmanI thank my noble friend. He is absolutely right: the Bill will come to this House shortly and I am sure we will have many more debates on this issue. As far as powers are…18 Jan 2024HANSARDPrivate Rented Sector OmbudsmanThat is a really important question with a very simple answer: we intend to have the redress available as soon as we can after the Bill receives Royal Assent. We are working on…18 Jan 2024HANSARDPrivate Rented Sector OmbudsmanOf course we will work with the local authorities as the Bill moves forward. The ombudsman will complement local authority decisions and back them up.18 Jan 2024HANSARDPrivate Rented Sector OmbudsmanMy Lords, of course we will, but what is important is the tenants, who sometimes do not know where to go. In my opinion and that of the department, it is important that they have…18 Jan 2024