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HANSARDHertfordshire Green Belt: National Planning PolicyI beg to move, That this House has considered Hertfordshire Greenbelt and the National Planning Policy Framework. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson.…23 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAmbulance response times are at their highest since records began. A month ago, on 22 October, I tabled a parliamentary question asking the Secretary of State how many ambulance…23 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillI would like to start by talking about social care. The Liberal Democrats have long called for reform to properly integrate health and social care services, but this Bill does not…22 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateLike the right hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Greg Clark), my constituents are concerned about the fact that the third primary vaccinations and boosters are not appearing on the…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateA number of care home owners have said that the damage has already started to be done, and that some of their carers are leaving either their jobs or the sector entirely. I…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCommittee on Standards: Decision of the HouseOn that point about cash for honours, does my hon. Friend agree that the House of Lords Appointments Commission should be put on a statutory footing, to ensure that any…08 Nov 2021HANSARDDavid Fuller CaseThis is a truly harrowing case and I think many people will be shocked not just by the horrific nature of the crimes, but by the fact that many of the extra steps announced today…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI am grateful to the Minister for having fixed the problems with the booster booking system that I raised with her two weeks ago, but the system for third jabs for the clinically…04 Nov 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would require the Government to establish a comprehensive fund, equivalent to the Motor Insurers Bureau, to…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for responding. I would highlight two points. The first is that the Minister suggested that new clause 10 was not necessary because of clause 139,…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. The new clause places a time-limited duty on the Secretary of…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. Colleagues will be pleased to hear that this is the last new clause from me. It would require the Secretary of State to…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)On the point about the residential property developer tax, which has been leaked to the press in advance of tomorrow’s Budget, can the Minister confirm whether that will bring in…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I was particularly struck by an analogy on “Newsnight” last night. A Facebook whistleblower was asked about how Facebook responds to accusations. She said, “It is a bit like my…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. New clause 9 would require the Secretary of State to conduct a review of formal co-operation on building safety standards…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifteenth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for his reassurances about the close working relationship with the devolved nations, and interested to hear about the fortnightly meetings. If those…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Sixteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I spoke too soon early in proceedings; I thought I had finished all my new clauses for the day, but I forget about new clause…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Sixteenth sitting)I thank the Minister for his assurances. I note that the issue was still raised by the National Housing Federation. I will go back to it to ensure that it feels comfortable that…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Sixteenth sitting)Unless I have missed something, these are two entirely separate proposals for two entirely separate bodies that have two completely different functions. The Building Safety…26 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Sixteenth sitting)I think it became incredibly clear in our evidence sessions that there are many innocent leaseholders who have effectively become lawyers. They understand the legislation in great…26 Oct 2021