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HANSARDStrength of the UnionWe have established procedures in place. We are there to discuss.09 Jan 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionWhen we work together as one United Kingdom, we are safer, stronger and more prosperous. We are better able to tackle the big problems—from supporting families with the cost of…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have committed to taking a renters reform Bill through this Parliament. I am very happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss her particular issue.09 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are delighted to have welcomed more than 150,000 Ukrainians into this country. We thank all the sponsors. On homelessness, 1,720 homelessness duties were owed to households who…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are absolutely committed to ending rough sleeping. In September we came out with a strategy to end rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament. As I say, one person sleeping…09 Jan 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionThis Government work tirelessly with the devolved Administrations. I have been in post for only a few months, and I have had two conversations specifically on Homes for Ukraine…09 Jan 2023HANSARDIntergovernmental Relations Quarterly Report: Quarter 3 2022Today, the Government published the report of our engagement with the devolved Governments in quarter 3 of 2022 on gov.uk. The report covers a period where we have seen…20 Dec 2022HANSARD Blackpool: Levelling UpMay I start by saying what a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mrs Murray? I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blackpool South (Scott…29 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate my hon. Friend on his Bill passing its Second Reading on Friday. This is clearly an important sector and there is no question that we need to put in place the…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSection 21 No-fault EvictionsWe are committed to taking forward this legislation, which is why we published the White Paper in June. Our consultation on the decent homes standard concluded on 14 October and…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSection 21 No-fault EvictionsOn behalf of the Department, I would like to wish every good luck to the England and Wales football teams. I have just heard the latest update, and I understand that England are…21 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government remain committed to our 10-year vision for the reform of adult social care, and we are taking forward proposals in the “People at the Heart of Care” White Paper. As…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSection 21 No-fault EvictionsAs I have said, we are committed to abolishing section 21 in this Parliament at the earliest opportunity.21 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are committed to legislating for a decent homes standard, which is critical. I agree that enforcement is terribly important, which is why we have strengthened councils’…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSection 21 No-fault EvictionsWe are looking to abolish section 21 at the same time as we strengthen the grounds for landlords to take possession of their properties if they have a good reason to do so—that…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSection 21 No-fault EvictionsI wish to give all my condolences to the family of Awaab. Clearly, it is simply unacceptable in today’s world that a young boy can die in that way. I am committed, as I have said,…21 Nov 2022HANSARD Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) BillMy hon. Friend makes an important point. We must continue to monitor this sector. Enforcement is important, as is consultation. We must get the regulations right because we want…18 Nov 2022HANSARD Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) BillThat is a very important point. We will have national standards. We will also have best practice guidelines, so that local authorities throughout the country can adopt those…18 Nov 2022HANSARD Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) BillI start by warmly congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) on his incredibly important Bill reaching Second Reading. I pay tribute to everything he…18 Nov 2022HANSARD Private Rented Sector White PaperI hear my hon. and good Friend, and I will do everything I can to facilitate that. I hope that all Members present today recognise that this Government are committed to reforming…03 Nov 2022