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HANSARD Homes for Ukraine SchemeThat does feel like a very technical question, particularly for me. If the hon. Gentleman emails me, I will ensure that the appropriate Minister and civil servant respond…31 Mar 2022HANSARD Homes for Ukraine SchemePresident Putin’s bloody invasion is a barbaric and unprovoked attack on the people of Ukraine, who are fighting a daily battle for freedom. The UK has stood shoulder to shoulder…31 Mar 2022HANSARDSocial Housing ReformEveryone in this country deserves to live in a safe and decent home. It is unacceptable in a country like the UK that anyone should have thick black mould covering their walls and…29 Mar 2022HANSARDHousing UpdateSupported housing plays a vital role in delivering better life outcomes and improved wellbeing and health for many vulnerable people. The Government are committed to ensuring that…17 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees from UkraineOnce again? He has not been given it.16 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees from UkraineIf the hon. Lady will bear with me, I need to courteously give way to my hon. Friend on the left.16 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees from UkraineNo, it hasn’t. It clearly hasn’t.16 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees from UkraineI fully appreciate the fact that we are in very dark times. War in Europe is something we should never have expected to see again. However, it is my natural disposition to…16 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees from UkraineI will give way in a few minutes. Just give me a chance to build up. We have also supplied lethal weapons; Ukraine is at war. We are providing the weaponry that it needs to…16 Mar 2022HANSARDRefugees from UkraineThat is fantastic news. I particularly thank my hon. Friend for his contribution to that effort. Madam Deputy Speaker, you normally have the peroration at the end of the speech,…16 Mar 2022HANSARD Private Rented Sector HousingIt would be fair to say that I will do everything I can. I feel personally invested in ensuring that happens. On the delay, I am not sure this is the legitimate answer the…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Private Rented Sector HousingIt is great to hear about good work that is going on across the country, and I fully accept that we can learn from the work that other areas are doing. I quickly want to cover a…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Private Rented Sector HousingThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. It was raised by another Member with regard to the balance of power between tenants and landlords. For too long, the power has rested…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Private Rented Sector HousingI do not have time to give way; I need to give the hon. Member for Liverpool, West Derby time to wrap up. I remain open and will continue the conversation with hon. Members should…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Private Rented Sector HousingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. Given that I have a bit of a cold, it might be easier for me to conclude two or three minutes early, to give my voice…15 Mar 2022HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesSo far, we seem to be having some success, because the rough sleeping snapshot taken in October and November and announced a couple of weeks ago shows that numbers are at an…14 Mar 2022HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesWe have committed more than £800 million to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in this year alone. That includes the investment of £202 million through the rough sleeping…14 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022It was my predecessor who introduced a SI similar to the one we are debating. A significant reduction in fees was possible because the Government had invested in a new,…08 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I thank the shadow Minister for his questions. To start at the end, it is absolutely our intention not to overcharge. At the start of year, however, we have to estimate the number…08 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022. This statutory instrument was laid…08 Mar 2022