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HANSARDHomelessnessMy noble friend is quite right. There is a short-term and very long-term effect on young people who get trapped in temporary accommodation. Councils must make sure that temporary…21 Jan 2025HANSARDHomelessnessThe noble Baroness is quite right. It is outrageous that people choose to exploit the individuals concerned in this situation and the councils that have to fund their…21 Jan 2025HANSARDHomelessnessI thank my noble friend for her campaigning around homelessness and on this issue. The Government view the Vagrancy Act 1824 as antiquated, cruel and no longer fit for purpose. No…21 Jan 2025HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, we are facing a homelessness crisis in every part of the country, with record levels that have become nothing short of a national disgrace. This Government acknowledge…21 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationI find it astonishing to hear the party opposite challenging us on funding issues in local government, when it has punished the whole of local government for 14 years in this…16 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe noble Baroness is quite right to point out that there are councils that may be in scope for this programme which have significant debt. We are working through a programme with…16 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe process of local government reorganisation will do that. We want to move at a pace that is right for the local authorities concerned. That is why we have set out a four-track…16 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationI disagree with the noble Lord. I believe that creating councils that can deliver good public services at local level is vital. We have seen from the areas that already have…16 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationI thank my noble friend for his important question. It gives me an opportunity to clarify some of the misunderstanding around the number that has been given. It was in our…16 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationI thank the right reverend Prelate for his question and for his continued interest in rural communities. We believe that part of the process of devolution will mean that the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe intention is that this will help with the delivery of both growth and new homes. The intention, as set out quite clearly in the White Paper, is for mayors to have powers over…16 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingI agree with my noble friend that there are a large number of people still unregistered. When one goes out campaigning it is very clear that there are people who are not…15 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingI take it that that was a question about a cap on donations. That is not a current priority for the Government, but strengthening the rules around donations really is. Political…15 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingI am grateful for that question. There is no doubt that the system of campaigning has changed very dramatically, particularly in the last few years with the advent of social…15 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingMy Lords, the Government committed in their manifesto to “protect democracy by strengthening the rules around donations to political parties”. Foreign money has no place in our…15 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingI am happy to look at that. We are very aware that this is a real issue, and we continue to be concerned about it. We will continue to take whatever steps we can to avoid foreign…15 Jan 2025HANSARDCombined Authorities (Borrowing) and East Midlands Combined County Authority (Borrowing and Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 19 November 2024 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 13 January .15 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingAs I explained in my earlier Answer, we are reviewing all matters related to electoral donations. Those will be taken into account as we go through the process of developing any…15 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingI agree with my noble friend and assure him that the Government take the threat posed by disinformation and foreign actors interfering in our democratic processes very seriously.…15 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: FundingMy Lords, the law is already clear that accepting or facilitating foreign campaign donations is illegal. Only those with a legitimate interest in UK electoral events can donate to…15 Jan 2025