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HANSARDEngagementsThe ICJ has mandated that Israel must ensure access to lifesaving aid in Gaza under article 2 of the genocide convention, yet the Israeli Government have voted to effectively…30 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Third sitting)Would the hon. Gentleman be able to speak slightly louder? It is difficult to hear down here.29 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Third sitting)I would like to speak in favour of the amendment and to bring the Minister’s attention to the evidence we received from experts, which highlighted the fact that discretionary…29 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 42, in schedule 1, page 155, line 9, leave out “1 year” and insert “2 years”. This amendment would increase the minimum period before a landlord can use…29 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Third sitting)The Bill rightly seeks to address the fact that tenants do not have security in their homes. Amendments 42 and 43 would amend schedule 1 to lengthen the proposed period of…29 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for his response. I, too, have spent a lot of time reflecting on the potential effects of the amendment, including thinking about potential edge cases,…29 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Third sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.29 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q I have three questions, but they are all yes/no, so you can be as brief as you like. First, do you agree with a previous panellist that the landlord licensing rules need to be…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q My question is a really simple one. Do you think that rents in the private rented sector are currently fair and affordable? Theresa Wallace: It is a good question. I think that…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)I am a member of the Acorn community union, which is giving evidence today.22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Okay, then this is an invitation for you to talk us through your rationale, because that was my understanding. While I am at it, if there is anything where your mind has changed…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q One of the topics that has come up several times today is whether grounds for possession should all be discretionary, or whether some should be mandatory and some discretionary.…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q Yes—whether you think that the Bill goes far enough to prevent or manage unaffordable rent hikes. Anny Cullum: Unfortunately, no. We as an organisation at the moment would never…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)This is my first time on a Public Bill Committee, Sir Christopher, so I might make a mistake with process. May I briefly point Jerome at the answers provided in written evidence…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a specific question on the new grounds for possession that we were just talking about. I interpreted the wording of the new ground that specifically gives the power to…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to ask about one of the things in your submission, so this may help you to expand on it. I thought your proposal on the right to withhold rent for serious disrepair is…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q Since you are an expert on the Scottish system, I will make use of your expertise; I want to ask more about rent controls. In my understanding, when the Scottish Government…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q When I met your Citizens Advice colleagues in my constituency, they said, “We can give all the advice that you like, but ultimately, the problem is that money out is more than…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q As far as I am concerned, you can talk about rent controls. Tarun Bhakta: We really agree with those points about rent in advance and guarantors, which are particular priorities…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q You will notice that I have a rent-affordability theme, but this is probably my last question on that theme. I am aware that the Renters’ Reform Coalition would like to see a…22 Oct 2024