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HANSARDCouncil TaxThe social care precept was introduced by the previous Government. There is an increase in demand for social care in our demographic, and that has to be funded. The Government…03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxMy noble friend makes a good point about the link between universal credit and council tax, but there is significant support. All local authorities are required to run local…03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxAbsolutely not. The range of legislation we have brought forward has shown just how progressive this Government are being in both fiscal and social policy.03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxMy Lords, we are more than aware of the issues in tackling adult social care funding; however, the best way to resolve them in the long term is make sure that we do the job…03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxIf there were to be a revaluation, there would be winners and losers. This is one of those issues where whatever we did would cause further problems in the system. It is a widely…03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxMy Lords, there are currently no plans to reform council tax. I suppose I should sit down now. It is a widely understood tax with a high collection rate and contains a range of…03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxMy Lords, fees and charges form an important part of councils’ income. Whether that is fair or not is for the council tax payers of the area in question to make their minds up…03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxIt is not only Labour-run councils that apply for exceptional financial support. My honourable friend the Minister will be making a Statement later today about which councils have…03 Feb 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardI just want to say that we do understand the effectiveness of solar panels in providing a direct and sustainable way to harness renewable energy and to allow homes to generate…29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardThere were two clear points there. One is about the training, apprenticeships and skills that we need to deliver in order to meet the retrofitting programme. We are working with…29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardI agree that we need to move on as quickly as possible with all of this, for three key reasons. We need to make sure that bills are kept as low as possible, particularly for those…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I rise to close the debate. I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in the debate. The great strength of your Lordships’ House is the…29 Jan 2025HANSARDDevon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations and Order laid before the House on 26 November and 4 and 11 December 2024 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 27 January.29 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillKnowing the Chancellor as I do, I am sure she was extremely well prepared for taking on the commitment and had some idea of what was going on well before she came into office. I…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillI hear the noble Lord’s remarks, and of course I will take that back. I and, I am sure, my noble friend Lord Khan will be happy to undertake any further engagement that noble…29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardMy noble friend is quite right that, as we set out in our Plan for Change , our growth agenda and our drive towards net zero are not exclusive: there is no conflict between them.…29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardI understand the issue; in fact, I met the National Housing Federation just last week to discuss these issues. We want to drive forward the delivery of affordable housing,…29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardI thank the noble Baroness for her Question and for all the work that she does on environmental issues. The Future Homes Standard consultation, setting out proposals for new…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardJust to clarify, we are in consultation at the moment on the new EPC framework, which will require all properties to have an EPC registration of C. I will report to the House…29 Jan 2025