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HANSARDGrenfell Tower Fire: Eighth AnniversaryI thank the Minister for his words and for attending the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee to give an update on behalf of the Government. The Committee heard…10 Jun 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Fire: Eighth AnniversaryI appreciate that the Minister is working around the clock on this issue. I know that it is very important to him and that there are big challenges in his portfolio. Does he agree…10 Jun 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Fire: Eighth AnniversaryI thank the Minister for being generous in giving way. One of the issues constantly raised by registered social landlords is that they cannot apply for the building safety…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI thank my constituency neighbour for that important point. We have to be honest: the market facing developers is challenging. Their costs have increased, but we see waiting lists…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI thank my fellow Committee member for making that point. As the shadow Minister outlined, a number of key sectors have made claims and are worried about the target that the…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillAs I outlined in my opening comments, the planning system does not work. It is broken, just as we have a broken housing market and a housing crisis. I mentioned the 74 children…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI am mindful of what you say, Madam Deputy Speaker, and will try to keep my remarks short. I rise to speak to the amendments in my name. In this Report stage, I will briefly touch…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillThe hon. Member makes a really important point. What we are asking the Government to do, in the new clause—and what many other Members across the House are asking them to do—is…09 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the enhanced protections for tenants in the Renters’ Rights Bill, but data from The Londoner shows that for London tenants, there is only one enforcement officer per…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI thank the hon. Member for that point, and I am coming to some of the points on targets; essentially, this subject is why I tabled new clause 50, and I am grateful for the…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI appreciate the Minister coming back to the Chamber, but as he can see from the strength of numbers here, this is an issue that will not go away. The Minister just outlined to my…04 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthI welcome my right hon. Friend’s announcement, making sure we see investment right across the country. Building on the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Brent East (Dawn…04 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. I agree that January provided a small window and glimmer of hope—hope for the innocent civilians who have continued to be bombed…20 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillDoes the hon. Member agree that, unfortunately, some of our constituents up and down the country do not trust our clinicians? They have grave concerns about the way in which they…16 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMindful of time and of the need to allow other colleagues to speak, I have been carefully to ensure that my speech is short. I will therefore not be taking any interventions. I…16 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentSince 2 March, no food or medical aid supplies have reached over 2.3 million Palestinians. Many of us from across this House have attended many statements and Westminster Hall…14 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI am proud to represent the diverse and vibrant constituency of Vauxhall and Camberwell Green—a place where so many people from around the world have chosen to make their home and…12 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesI thank the hon. Member for making that important point, which many registered social landlords and local authorities have raised with the Select Committee in various evidence…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesAs the shadow Minister highlighted, the Minister closes his eyes and sees housing; he cares passionately about this area. Additional enforcement areas will rightly help so many…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I apologise for my one-minute lateness. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds Central and Headingley…08 May 2025