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HANSARDSocial Cohesion Action PlanI thank my noble friend not just for his very important question but for all his work on this during his career. We are setting out a bold new approach here, not just tackling…16 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Cohesion Action PlanAs the noble Baroness says, the reason for a definition is that if you cannot clearly define an issue, you cannot properly identify it, measure it or address it. This definition…16 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Cohesion Action PlanIt is clear that there are some shocking statistics in that report. We must focus on making sure that Jewish students, along with students of all faiths, feel safe in our…16 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Cohesion Action PlanI do not think I know the height of the London Eye either—I will be straight up about that. I will look it up after this. We recognise that a new approach to integration must…16 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Cohesion Action PlanI am grateful to my noble friend for his many years of work to create cohesive communities. I will just briefly outline some of the measures that are in schools and universities.…16 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Cohesion Action PlanI start by reassuring the noble Baroness that the safety of Muslim women matters a great deal indeed. I could quote the figures of the sums. We are working with the British Muslim…16 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionThe definition of anti-Muslim hostility is accompanied by a statement very clearly setting out what the definition does not do. It is not legally binding; it does not override or…12 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionThe noble and right reverend Lord is quite correct to say that this definition does not change the law. However, it describes distinct forms of unacceptable hostility that many…12 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionMy Lords, the Government have adopted a definition of anti-Muslim hostility focused on protecting individuals. The definition provides a shared practical framework to help…12 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionI agree with the most reverend Primate. I am going to the iftar in Stevenage tomorrow evening, and it has been great to see the cross-community participation in iftars around the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionI thank my noble friend for making the point about thanking the working group. This has been a very sensitive and very detailed piece of work for it to do, and I am very grateful…12 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionYes, it is really important that we make sure that the reporting and recording are done. In terms of support for other faith groups, we will work with and celebrate our faith and…12 Mar 2026HANSARDAnti-Muslim Hostility: Non-statutory DefinitionI want to be absolutely crystal-clear on the point about blasphemy. There are no blasphemy laws in England, and the Government have no plans to introduce any. The UK has a very…12 Mar 2026HANSARDStamp Duty: Periodic TenanciesAs the noble Lord will know, the basis of the Renters’ Rights Act was made under the previous Government. We wanted to make sure that we tackle the issues in the housing market…09 Mar 2026HANSARDStamp Duty: Periodic TenanciesI am currently working across the sector on a wide range of support to provide the framework that first-time buyers will need in order to take the practical steps to access the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDStamp Duty: Periodic TenanciesMy Lords, the Government are aware that the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which abolishes fixed-term tenancies, may in some very rare circumstances bring more tenancies into the stamp…09 Mar 2026HANSARDStamp Duty: Periodic TenanciesI want to reassure tenants and landlords that very few tenants will be affected by this in the first year. A tenancy must have extremely high rents or have been running for a very…09 Mar 2026HANSARDStamp Duty: Periodic TenanciesWe had much discussion about this during the passage of the Act, and we are working very closely with colleagues in the Ministry of Justice to implement the reforms. Work is…09 Mar 2026HANSARDStamp Duty: Periodic TenanciesI am very pleased to give the House an update on the social and affordable housing programme. We have now published its prospectus, and the Government have put in £39 billion of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThe point is that many communities have managed to raise funding for schemes themselves. We are trying to target those communities that are less able to do that, and that is the…05 Mar 2026