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HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersMy noble friend is right. That is why the NPPF includes policies to support SMEs; for example, it sets out that local planning authorities should identify land to accommodate at…12 Jul 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersI can tell the noble Baroness that I will look at her amendment.12 Jul 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersThe noble Lord brings up a really important issue. I understand that other government departments apart from DLUHC are meeting the sector and working on this issue. We will…12 Jul 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersI think we need both types. We need the large developers building large numbers of houses; we also need to support our SMEs across this country. My noble friend is absolutely…12 Jul 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersI have explained how we are supporting them financially, but we are aware that the planning system, for example, is not as user-friendly as it should be to SME builders. That is…12 Jul 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized HousebuildersSMEs are an indispensable part of our housebuilding sector, and we are committed to strengthening their viability. We are providing financial support through our £1.5 billion…12 Jul 2023HANSARDBusiness and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions on these draft regulations. As I previously outlined, these regulations continue our support for the hospitality sector’s…12 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillThat the Report be now received. Relevant documents: 24th and 39th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee. Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland legislative consent sought.11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I beg to move.11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, Amendments 1, 17, 304 and 305 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, are all linked to a proposed new requirement for government to lay a statement…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillThe disadvantage is that we are already doing it, so we would not want to duplicate it. We have listened to the earlier rounds and we are looking at the simplification of funding…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I am really pleased to address the important issue of the cost of living, dealt with in Amendments 19 and 274, proposed by the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock. The…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, Amendments 25, 27, 35 and 53, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, regard the boundaries and memberships of CCAs and combined authorities. The Bill…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillIt is more complex than that. It is not a referendum but a consultation. Therefore, there will be many views for, against, in the middle and all over the place, but he will…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, a number of proofings have been done on the Bill. I will ask for those and make sure that they are brought forward. It is not about giving money; it is about knowing…11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI have an update for the House: I have been advised that the independent advisory board has a public blog that noble Lords might like to look at.11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill11 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMay I answer the noble Lord first? I am not talking about the West Midlands or Warwickshire; I am talking about what is in the Bill and why we are doing what we are doing. I will…11 Jul 2023