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HANSARDLocal Authority FinancesMy Lords, whenever there are questions about local government funding in your Lordships’ House, we consistently hear Ministers tell us how much more funding has been granted, but…06 Feb 2024HANSARDHousing: Accessibility StandardsMy Lords, can the Minister estimate how much this—so far—18-month delay has and will cost the public purse through future adaptations of unfit homes and increased care costs due…05 Feb 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, I have commented before about the absolute privilege of listening to debates in your Lordships’ House, but today’s debate has been even more extraordinary in hearing the…02 Feb 2024HANSARDGreen SpacesMy Lords, the noble Earl, Lord Russell, mentioned the worrying figure that 38% of people in this country live more than 15 minutes from a green or blue space. Our new town,…01 Feb 2024HANSARDHomelessness: VeteransMy Lords, we surely all agree, across your Lordships’ House, that the very least we owe those who have served this country in our Armed Forces is that at the end of their service…31 Jan 2024HANSARDHomelessness: VeteransTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the increasing levels of homelessness among former armed forces personnel; and what steps they are taking to…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTeesworks Joint VentureMy Lords, at the heart of this issue are the people of Teesside and the public asset formerly owned by them, which should be regenerated for their benefit, to generate jobs,…30 Jan 2024HANSARDTeesworks Joint VentureI have not heard anyone advocating for the Audit Commission; what we have been saying is that, since the Audit Commission went, the private sector auditors who have been appointed…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Camoys, on his maiden speech and welcome him to your Lordships’ House. One of the great privileges of being a newish…26 Jan 2024HANSARDEnvironmental Policies: Timeliness and EffectivenessMy Lords, it is ironic that some noble Lords who would like to have participated in this Question, including my noble friend Lady Hayman of Ullock, will be unable to do so due to…22 Jan 2024HANSARDEnvironmental Policies: Timeliness and EffectivenessOn behalf of my noble friend Lady Hayman of Ullock, and with her permission, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in her name on the Order Paper.22 Jan 2024HANSARDRefugee IntegrationMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord German, for bringing this important debate forward today. I also thank my colleagues in local authorities across the country, faith leaders…18 Jan 2024HANSARDHousing: New Homes TargetMy Lords, the Government’s reckless decision to abolish housing targets will have devastating consequences across England, making a safe and secure home an ever more distant…17 Jan 2024HANSARDLeasehold ReformMy Lords, millions of leaseholders across the country, such as those in Vista Tower in Stevenage, have suffered extreme financial distress, bankruptcies and inability to sell…11 Jan 2024HANSARDLong-term Plan for HousingMy Lords, there surely cannot be any debate on the fact that we are in the midst of a catastrophic housing crisis, which figures from Shelter tell us leaves almost 300,000 of our…11 Jan 2024HANSARDHigher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023I made the point that I understand about the personal and the security data, but my concern is that the commercial confidentiality data has the potential to be misused by…18 Dec 2023HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, I did not expect to hear the noble Lord, Lord Naseby, promoting Labour Party policy, but well done. On current trends, almost 6,000 households could be threatened with…18 Dec 2023HANSARDHigher-Risk Buildings (Keeping and Provision of Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I draw attention to my interests set out in the register as a serving councillor on a district council and a county council, a vice-president of the LGA and…18 Dec 2023HANSARDBuilding Repairs: VATMy Lords, with all homes to be highly energy efficient by 2025, with low-carbon heating and zero carbon, what estimate have the Government made of the cost of this for social…14 Dec 2023HANSARDYork and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023My Lords, I remind the Committee of my interests as a serving councillor at both county and district level. I am also a vice-president of the Local Government Association. As a…13 Dec 2023