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HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (Fourth sitting)You do not have a view. We will not take your professional— Philip Freedman: I can completely understand that pension funds have invested in part in long-term income that they…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (Third sitting)Q So there is not an obligation currently for estate agents to market properties in a way identifying whether they are leasehold. Paul Broadhead: Not to my knowledge, no. I do not…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (Third sitting)Q But you are a man who knows, so even if you just give us your thoughts, that will be helpful. Paul Broadhead: I still think it would take decades to unwind everything to a…18 Jan 2024HANSARDEngagementsI am a keen parkrunner in Walsall, but I am also part of the core team of volunteers that recently brought parkrun to Tamworth. In the 20th anniversary year of parkrun, will the…17 Jan 2024HANSARDRural Connectivity3. What steps her Department is taking to improve rural connectivity.10 Jan 2024HANSARDRural ConnectivityI am delighted to hear everything the Minister has to say, but what further advice can she give to a colleague keen to champion specific rural communities facing challenges with…10 Jan 2024HANSARDCrown Court Case Backlog12. What steps he is taking to reduce the backlog of cases in the Crown court.09 Jan 2024HANSARDCrown Court Case BacklogI am reassured by that answer, but can I press the Minister on other delays in the justice system? I have spoken to police officers who are incredibly frustrated by the delay in…09 Jan 2024HANSARDRoad ResurfacingAs a civil engineer, I am always excited to hear about more money being spent on the highways, but is the Secretary of State aware of the Pothole Pro? This is a machine, developed…14 Dec 2023HANSARDRoad Resurfacing13. What funding his Department is providing for road resurfacing.14 Dec 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Seventh sitting)There is form in this area: a landlord cannot evict their tenants if the property does not have an energy performance certificate. It seems like an interesting proposal.23 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Sixth sitting)I am interested in the argument that the hon. Gentleman is making, although I am slightly confused by some elements of it. Given the fact that he suggested that the likelihood of…21 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Third sitting)Q Jen, can I just say that I am a big fan of your work? I am delighted that this was included in the Bill. I appreciate that the Bill does not apply UK-wide, but we have about 35…16 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Third sitting)Q Very briefly, then, can you tell us the current typical length of a tenancy in one of your properties? Has this Bill affected the pipeline for properties that you will develop…16 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Third sitting)I am the joint owner of a property that is let out.16 Nov 2023HANSARDUEFA Euro 2028I am delighted to have to declare an interest, because my cousin, Ray Reidy, has just been appointed interim chief financial officer at Aston Villa. As an Aston Villa fan myself,…16 Nov 2023HANSARDUEFA Euro 202810. What steps she is taking to help support preparations for UEFA Euro 2028.16 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Second sitting)I loved it. Ian Fletcher: There are things to encourage the sector to provide long-term tenancies at the moment as well. As you will know, national planning guidance suggests that…14 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Very. Ian Fletcher: You could end up in a situation where somebody has taken a two-month tenancy and is just using that as an opportunity to earn some money for themselves by…14 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q I have visited probably only four build-to-rent sites, but it feels to me that you are pitching slightly above the median. It also feels to me that, exactly as you described,…14 Nov 2023