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HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, the powers introduced by this section amend and clarify powers and procedures for using compulsory purchase and have been extensively consulted on—unlike some other…13 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for her assurances and therefore beg leave to withdraw Amendment 228.13 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI beg to move the amendment in the name of my noble friend Lady Hayman. During Committee, we expressed in detail our concerns about the impact that the permitted development…13 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill13 Sept 2023HANSARDNew HomesMy Lords, in her response to the debate on housing targets during the Report stage of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, the Minister stated: “To get enough homes built in…12 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, Amendments 193 and 194 from the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, introduce sensible additions to Schedule 7 on the content of plans. As the noble Lord, Lord Deben, reminded us…06 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 244 in this group and I will then make brief comments on the other amendments. Amendment 244 is designed to cover an issue that arises…06 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI am grateful to noble Lords who have spoken so eloquently on this subject already. Amendment 200, in the name of my noble friend Lady Hayman, recognises the need to reinstate the…06 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, the discussions and continuing concerns in relation to the proposals in the Bill on street votes once again make the strong case for pre-legislation scrutiny. As the…06 Sept 2023HANSARDNational Air Traffic Services: Operational FailureMy Lords, I think we are all a bit fed up with hearing that lessons will be learned. We have had a number of really serious incidents recently when that has come out again and…05 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I, too, remember the days of the regional spatial strategies, and long debates in EELGA over housing numbers particularly. Like the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, I did…04 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, it is good to be back in your Lordships’ House. I remind the House of my interests as a serving councillor on both a district and a county council, and as a…04 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, way back in March, when we had our lengthy discussions on the planning section of the Bill, we explained that although our amendments necessarily covered the detail of…04 Sept 2023HANSARDHousing and Planning: Policy ChangesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what changes they plan to make to housing and planning policy.24 Jul 2023HANSARDHousing and Planning: Policy ChangesMy Lords, this announcement—slipped out today after the Commons has gone into Recess—only serves to reinforce the impression of a Government in chaos over the multiple layers of…24 Jul 2023HANSARDHousing Crisis: Rural and Coastal CommunitiesMy Lords, I am sorry to intervene again very briefly.24 Jul 2023HANSARDHousing Crisis: Rural and Coastal CommunitiesI am sorry to intervene once more on a brief point, before the Minister moves on to infrastructure levy. In relation to the council tax premiums, we are very grateful for the…24 Jul 2023HANSARDHousing Crisis: Rural and Coastal CommunitiesWe have a unique opportunity in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill to bring some of these measures forward. Do the Government intend them to come forward in that Bill?24 Jul 2023HANSARDHousing Crisis: Rural and Coastal CommunitiesMy Lords, when we spoke earlier in the Chamber, I failed to welcome the noble Baroness, Lady Swinburne, to her place, and correct that now and welcome her to the Dispatch Box and…24 Jul 2023HANSARDHousing and Planning: Policy ChangesMy Lords, I beg leave to ask a Question of which I have given private notice, and I draw attention to my interests in the register as I am a serving councillor on both Stevenage…24 Jul 2023