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HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillThe problem is evident and not disputed, but the solutions are clearly debatable. We support the amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Bailey of Paddington, as we share his…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillI am pleased to say the good news is that we are all on the same page in this regard. The noble Baronesses, Lady Taylor of Stevenage and Lady Finn, have set out the context and…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 77 and make a few brief comments on other amendments. Amendment 77 would allow leaseholders to apply to the appropriate tribunal to ensure…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillWe fully understand the passion expressed by the noble Lord, Lord Bailey of Paddington, about criminality and having a last resort. We must think of it in regard to the worst…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillIn the interests of time, I shall be very brief. I agree with much that has been said by the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, and, of course, by the noble Lord, Lord Best, who has, as…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I suppose I could say “#UsToo”. I support these amendments, which are simple in purpose, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, who summed them up thoroughly,…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, when we started the debate today, I felt like I was wading in mud. I feel I am still in the mud—it has got thicker, and the fog has come down. This is a complex and…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy comments were not about right to manage. That was a good segue into another short speech by the noble Lord. However, we are conscious that expanding right to manage to…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillI hesitated and thought about cutting that bit out, but go on.24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I have asked to speak to the amendments in this group, which is a bit shorter than it would have been had the Clause 47 stand part notice remained. That was certainly…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 57 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Stevenage. As has been said, Schedule 9 confers on a qualifying tenant the right to buy out the…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, this is my first intervention today—I spoke at Second Reading. I regret that this is yet another Bill that was heralded with robust rhetoric from the Secretary of State…22 Apr 2024HANSARDImpact of Environmental Regulations on Development (Built Environment Committee Report)I too welcome the noble Lord, Lord Banner, to our Chamber; I appreciated his extremely pertinent contribution. Likewise, I echo my thanks to my committee members and to Kate and…19 Apr 2024HANSARDSchools and Colleges: Special Educational NeedsMy Lords, at the heart of my noble friend’s Question was surely the issue of teacher retention. Workload pressure is cited as the number one reason for teachers leaving the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillOf 1909—I am glad that my noble friend Lady Pinnock knows that. This system is so engrained in our history that there is inevitably going to be a chasm between the Secretary of…27 Mar 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, it is an absolute pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Stevenage, with her meticulous attention to detail. I too thank all those who have contributed to…27 Mar 2024HANSARDHousing: Young PeopleMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Donaghy for her contribution. I know how she feels: when one is speaking after the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, and with the noble…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024My Lords, as the Minister knows, this Act has been well received by all sectors concerned with social housing, and it is supported on our Benches. As she said, this is due largely…12 Mar 2024HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, the report highlights the now widespread practice by local authorities of the non-adoption of public amenities, such as roads and playgrounds, on all new-build estates.…28 Feb 2024HANSARDHousing Benefit: Temporary AccommodationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of the Housing Benefit subsidy for temporary accommodation; and whether they have plans to provide…28 Feb 2024