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HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationI thank my noble friend. That kind of discrimination is totally unacceptable. The forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, which is currently in the other House and will be with us…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationI thank my noble friend. I have seen some wonderful examples of good practice in schools on this issue, but I will refer the question to my noble friend the Minister for Education.06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationOf course, Gypsies and Travellers have the right to education, just like every other family in this country. We make every endeavour to make sure that the opportunities that are…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationThe noble Lord will know that we face the most acute housing crisis this country has ever had. I cannot help but feel that the issue of further caravan provision is partly to do…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationMy Lords, as part of the recent consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, we set out changes to how we plan for the homes we need, including…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationThe noble Baroness is of course right that Gypsies and Travellers deserve consideration of their lifestyle and culture in planning. Planning policy makes it clear that local…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationI thank my noble friend for that important point. Of course, it is the responsibility of local authorities to assess the need for Gypsy and Traveller sites in their area, as set…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationI thank the noble Lord for his question. The key to all this is consultation and engagement with the communities. There has just been a significant report called Kicking the Can…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationI thank my noble friend for that comment. When I was a councillor, I had a Gypsy and Traveller site in my own ward. It is important that all council officers familiarise…06 Nov 2024HANSARDGypsy and Traveller Communities: AccommodationThe noble Baroness makes a very important point. I will look at the National Policy Planning Framework when it comes out to see what guidance is provided. Other noble Lords have…06 Nov 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingI thank my noble friend for drawing attention to the brownfield land release fund. The Government’s preference is to use brownfield first; we want to turn neglected sites into new…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingMy Lords, there are multiple reasons why properties may be empty, but it is important that we bring as many homes as possible into use. Councils are being given greater powers to…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingI welcome the noble Baroness back to her place. I have set out our views about delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housing. We have asked Homes England and…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingI have made my views on that subject very clear in this Chamber many times before. We intend to support the delivery of the right kind of affordable homes to meet local needs. Our…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingI agree that some houses in multiple occupation cause problems, but they can also provide a low-cost housing solution at certain times. However, it is important that local…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingI am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Best, for his work with the Devon Housing Commission; I have been very interested to read about its work. The Government believe it is right…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingAt the risk of repeating my noble friend Lord Livermore, the content of the Budget is of course a matter for the Chancellor of the Exchequer. However, the package we announced in…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for her Question and for all the work she has done to support the social housing sector. The Government are committed to the biggest growth in…21 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial HousebuildingThe noble Lord makes an important point. I will not comment on leaks, to the Sunday Times or anywhere else, but I have been talking extensively with the development industry about…21 Oct 2024HANSARDChildren: Impact of International ConflictI remind the noble Lord that the time limit is three minutes.12 Sept 2024